Her name is Kerri Walsh Jennings
and she is a professional beach volleyball player. This almost 40-year-old
woman is a perfect example of combining a great sports career and fulfilling family
life. She is an absolute leader in her sports category, both when it comes to
the number of victories and revenue. Kerri is a three-time gold medallist of
2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
Her adventure with volleyball
started in high school. The high school was also the place where she met her
future doubles partner Misty May-Treanor. Volleyball helped her to get a
scholarship at Stanford University. She is believed to be the best all-around
player in history.
It is only now, when Misty
May-Treanor retired, that Kerri wasn’t
able to win gold in the Olympics. Her children were shocked so she promised
them to do it in 2020. If she fulfils her promise, she will be 41, which is
going to make her one of the oldest players.
Walsh is married, with three children.
In 2012 she competed while pregnant. I think it’s pretty impressive, the way
she combines being a mother and a sport icon.
My sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerri_Walsh_Jennings
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