Kerri Walsh Jennings

Kerri Walsh Jennings is an American professional beach volleyball player, born on August 15, 1978, in Santa Clara, California. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time. Walsh Jennings began her professional career with Misty May-Treanor, forming one of the most successful beach volleyball duos in history. Together, they won three consecutive Olympic gold medals.

Walsh Jennings is known for her superb skill, athleticism, and competitive spirit. She has won numerous individual awards, including three Olympic gold medals and holds multiple records, such as the most wins in beach volleyball history.

Off the court, Walsh Jennings is also recognized for her philanthropy, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Stanford University

• College Career: Walsh Jennings was a standout volleyball player at Stanford University where she won two NCAA Championships.

Professional Career

• Early Success: Walsh Jennings began her professional beach volleyball career with Misty May-Treanor. The duo dominated the sport, winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2004, 2008, and 2012.

Post-May-Treanor Career

• Continued Success: Following May-Treanor's retirement, Walsh Jennings teamed up with April Ross. The pair won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics.

USA Beach Volleyball Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the USA Beach Volleyball Team in 2001.

Achievements:

• Olympic Games: Gold medalist in 2004, 2008, and 2012. Bronze medalist in 2016.
• FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships: Gold medalist in 2003, 2005, and 2007.
• Walsh Jennings is one of the most decorated beach volleyball players in the history of the sport.

• Position: Primarily plays as a blocker, but also excels as a defender.
• Skills: Known for her excellent blocking, defensive skills, and competitive spirit. Walsh Jennings is celebrated for her versatility, strategic shots, and ability to perform under pressure.

• Family: Walsh Jennings is married to fellow beach volleyball player Casey Jennings. They have three children together.
• Philanthropy: Walsh Jennings is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to children's hospitals and educational initiatives.

• Kerri Walsh Jennings is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional beach volleyball. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the court, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Wins in Beach Volleyball History:

• Over 140 wins

Most Olympic Medals in Beach Volleyball:

• Four Olympic medals

Most Successful Partnership in Beach Volleyball:

• Record number of wins with Misty May-Treanor

Books

• Walsh Jennings, K. (2010) Digging Deep in Volleyball and Life. New York: Hyperion Books.
• Durant, P. (2017) The Kerri Walsh Jennings Story. Los Angeles: Epic Press.

Websites

• USA Volleyball: Information about Kerri Walsh Jennings’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.teamusa.org
• FIVB: Details about Walsh Jennings’s career at the FIVB. Available at: https://www.fivb.com

Articles

• ESPN: Kerri Walsh Jennings: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/espnw/athletes-life/the-buzz/article/13559476/kerri-walsh-jennings-most-decorated-beach-volleyball-player
• The Guardian: Kerri Walsh Jennings’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/kerri-walsh-jennings

Interviews and Documentaries

• Kerri Walsh Jennings: Gold Within (2016): Directed by Gabe Spitzer. This documentary provides a detailed look at Walsh Jennings’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Kerri Walsh Jennings, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com