Volleyball History
- William G. Morgan invented volleyball in 1895.
- Official Olympic sport in 1964.
- Originally called mintonette.
- U.S. women's team won the first medal in 1984.
- Beach Volleyball was first played in 1996.
- Volleyball is only played in summer olympics.
Misty May Treanor
- The top of her game in 21st century.
- 2007 she won her 73rd title breaking records.
- 89 victories and $1.6million in earnings.
- beach volleyball partner was Kerri Walsh.
- retired from competitive play in 2013.
- Kerri's new teamate April Ross.
Misty's Background
- Born July 30, 1977
- Parents : Butch and Barbara May
- Brothers: Brack and Scott
- Daughter: Malia May
Kerri Walsh Jennings
- Was one of the top players (21st century)
- national co-player in 1999.
- teamate was Misty May Treanor.
- teamate is April Ross.
- First womens team to win 100 titles.(Misty)
- Fourth overall in 2000 Olympics .
Kerri's Background
- Born August 15, 1978
- Parents : Timothy and Margery.
- siblings: Kelli, KC , and Marte .
- Kids: Joseph and Sundance.
Well Known Players
- First played in Olympics in 1966.(volleyball)
- Most known are Kerri Walsh and Misty May.
- First women's team to win 100 title tournaments.
- 2008 they won 14th straight Olympic win.
- 108th consecutive win in 2008 also.
- First to win back-to-back gold medals.
Records and Achievements
- Debbie Green the youngest All-American at sixteen.
- Ron VonHagen was called the "Babe Ruth" of volleyball.
- First Olympic medal was silver for U.S volleyball.
- Tara Cross-Battle was in the Grand Cup.
Other Players
- Debbie Green- greatest American women's setter.
- Debbie Green- former player and coach.
- Steve Timmons- named as MVP in 1984
- Steve Timmons- lead his team to gold.
More Records
- Longest Marathon= 85 hours
- Karch Kiraly= oldest player to win AVP tour title.
- Xue Chen= youngest international title holder at 17.
Credits:
Created with images by janoazs - "sport volleyball the ball"