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Charles Frederick " Karch " Kiraly ( / ˈkɑːrtʃ kɪˈraɪ /; born November 3, 1960) is an American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer. He was a central part of the U.S National Team that won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly is the only athlete to win Olympic medals in both indoor and beach volleyball and is known as the winningest player in Volleyball history. Growing up in Santa Barbara, California, Kiraly started playing beach Volleyball with his father when he was 6.
Aug 8, 2021 · It was the start of a decades-long relationship with the Olympics for Kiraly, the central figure in American volleyball history. He added a fourth gold medal to his resume after coaching the U.S. women’s team to a historic victory this past weekend at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly has served as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team since September 2012. In 2021, Kiraly coached the U.S. Women’s Team to its first ever Olympic gold medal as the team went 7-1 in Tokyo, sweeping longtime rival Brazil in the final.
Jul 20, 2024 · Karch Kiraly (born November 3, 1960, Jackson, Michigan, U.S.) is an American athlete who was the first volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals and was considered one of the sport’s greatest players, excelling at both indoor and beach volleyball.
Feb 13, 2024 · Karch Kiraly, a notable figure in American volleyball, has excelled as a player, coach, and announcer. His significant contributions include being a key player in the U.S. National Team's gold medal victories at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
Aug 7, 2021 · U.S. women’s volleyball coach Karch Kiraly hopes to be the first to win a gold medal as an indoor player, beach player and a coach. Team plays Brazil on Sunday.
