Karolyn Kirby

Karolyn Kirby (born June 30, 1961 in Brookline, Massachusetts) is a retired female beach volleyball player from the United States. She won the bronze medal at the 1997 World Championships in Los Angeles, California, partnering Nancy Reno. The pair also won the tournament at the 1992 Olympics, at which beach volleyball was a demonstration sport.

Karolyn Kirby
Personal information
BornJune 30, 1961 (1961-06-30) (age 59)
Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.

Kirby was a two-time AIAW volleyball All-American at Utah State, leading the Aggies to three-straight top 10 national finishes from 1979-81. Kirby helped USU to a combined record of 106-38 (.736) during her three-year career, including a second-place finish in the 1979 AIAW Nationals at 35-5. Kirby was a two-time Intermountain All-Conference selection (1980–81).

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Inaugural
Women's FIVB Beach World Tour Winner
alongside Nancy Reno

1992
Succeeded by
 Liz Masakayan
and Karolyn Kirby (USA)
Preceded by
 Nancy Reno
and Karolyn Kirby (USA)
Women's FIVB Beach World Tour Winner
alongside Liz Masakayan

1993
Succeeded by
 Adriana Samuel
and Mônica Rodrigues (BRA)


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