2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship
The 2014 FIVB Women's World Championship was the seventeenth edition of the competition, contested by the 24 senior women's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the sport's global governing body. The final tournament was held from 23 September to 12 October 2014 in Italy.
| Campionato Mondiale Di Pallavolo Femminile Italia 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host nation | Italy |
| Dates | 23 September – 12 October |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Officially opened by | Giorgio Napolitano |
| Champions | United States (1st title) |
| Runners-up | China |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place | Italy |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Kimberly Hill |
| Best Setter | Alisha Glass |
| Best OH | Zhu Ting Kimberly Hill |
| Best MB | Thaísa Menezes Yang Junjing |
| Best OPP | Sheilla Castro |
| Best Libero | Monica De Gennaro |
| Official website | |
| 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship | |
The United States won their first world title, defeating China in four sets at the final. Reigning Olympic champions Brazil won the 3rd place match, defeating Italy in five sets. Kimberly Hill was selected Most Valuable Player.
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