Power. Grace. Style.
Kerri Lee Walsh has burst onto the beach volleyball circuit, bringing with her a long list of accomplishments from the indoor volleyball world.

Early Years
Kerri was born in California in 1978, the daughter of Tim and Margie Walsh. She grew up in Scotts Valley, and played her high school volleyball at Archbishop Mitty in San Jose.

The Stanford Era
At Stanford University, Kerri enjoyed one of the most successful collegiate careers of any player in volleyball history, winning a National Championship, the Player of the Year award, First-Team All American honors - all while earning her degree in American Studies.

2000 Olympic Games
Kerri was one of the leading talents on the United States Olympic Team that competed in Sydney, Australia in 2000, helping the U.S. Team to a strong 4th place finish.

World Tour
After Stanford and the Olympics, Kerri turned to the beach, teamed up with the dynamic Misty May, and rocketed to the #1 ranking in the world in competition on the FIVB (World) Tour.

American Invasion
2003 marked Kerri's first season on the U.S. beach tour, as she and Misty joined forces with the hot AVP Tour. Kerri and Misty went an incredible 38-0 during their first year on the AVP Tour, winning every domestic tournament in which they competed.

Gold in Athens
Kerri and her teammate Misty May brought home the Gold Medal in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. It was the first Women's Beach Volleyball Gold Medal for the United States in US Olympic history.