Kerri Walsh Jennings, in full Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings, née Kerri Lee Walsh, (born August 15, 1978, Santa Clara, California, U.S.), American beach volleyball player who, with her partner, Misty May-Treanor, won Olympic gold medals in the event in 2004, 2008, and 2012.

August 16, 1978 (age 45 years), Santa Clara, California, United StatesKerri Walsh Jennings / Born

Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA Volleyball has come a long way from the dusty-old YMCA gymnasium of Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, where the visionary William G. Morgan invented the sport back in 1895. It has seen the start of two centuries and the dawn of a new millennium.

The beach volleyball career of American legend Kerri Walsh Jennings is not over yet as the three-time Olympic champion has announced her plans to return to the sand during the 2023 season, with a new partner.

45 years (August 16, 1978)Kerri Walsh Jennings / Age

1.75 mMisty May-Treanor / Height

William G. MorganVolleyball / InventorWilliam George Morgan was the inventor of volleyball, originally called "Mintonette", a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport. He was born in Lockport, New York, U.S. Wikipedia

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was designed as an indoor sport for businessmen who found the new game of basketball too vigorous.

The beach volleyball career of American legend Kerri Walsh Jennings is not over yet as the three-time Olympic champion has announced her plans to return to the sand during the 2023 season, with a new partner.

1.91 mKerri Walsh Jennings / Height

Matt TreanorMisty May-Treanor / Spouse (m. 2004) May began dating professional baseball catcher, Matt Treanor, in January 2004. The two later wed in November of that year. She and her husband reside in Coral Springs, Florida. They also own a home in Long Beach, California.

Malia Barbara TreanorMisty May-Treanor / Children