Kerri Walsh

Kerri Lee Walsh-Jennings (born August 15, 1978) is an American professional beach volleyball player.

Walsh-Jennings and teammate Misty May-Treanor were the gold medalists in beach volleyball at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. They have been called "the greatest beach volleyball team of all time."

Early years

Kerri Lee Walsh was born in Santa Clara, California, and grew up in Saratoga, California.

School

In her earlier elementary and middle school life, she attended Baymonte Christian School in Scotts Valley, California. As a high school student, Walsh played indoor volleyball at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California. She graduated in 1996.

In high school competition, she played against her current partner, Misty May-Treanor.

College

Walsh continued on to Stanford University, where she won national titles in 1996 and 1997 and was a four-year first-team All-American, and co-National Player of the Year in 1999. She graduated from Stanford in 2000 with a B.A. in American Studies.Played against her teammate (Misty May) in college.

Professional career

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