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My Take
Dalhausser is one of those athletes whose dominance was so quiet it almost flew under the radar. Towering at 206 cm and born in Baden, Switzerland before becoming an American beach volleyball icon, he turned blocking into an art form. What strikes me most is the partnership with Todd Rogers: their 2007 world title and that 2010 double-tour No. 1 ranking show a pairing that simply outclassed everyone. There's something compelling about a player this physically imposing who let his results, not his persona, do the talking. To me he embodies the understated excellence that real fans treasure long after the spotlight fades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil Dalhausser
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・ダルハウザー
- Reading
- ふぃる・だるはうざー
- Born
- January 26, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Baden, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- beach volleyball player
2. Background
- High school
- Mainland High School
- University
- University of Central Florida
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil Dalhausser born?
Born January 26, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Phil Dalhausser from?
Phil Dalhausser is from Baden, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland.
What does Phil Dalhausser do?
Phil Dalhausser works as beach volleyball player.
How tall is Phil Dalhausser?
Phil Dalhausser is 206 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.