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“A lot of guys are out there with their iPods. I'm not one of them. I just never really got into it.”

Quote by Karch Kiraly

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Karch Kiraly is a celebrated Olympic athlete, recognized for his remarkable contributions to the sport of volleyball. Born on November 3, 1960, he has achieved significant milestones in his career, both on and off the court. Kiraly is renowned for his exceptional defensive abilities and leadership, which have earned him numerous honors and a spot in the Volleyball Hall of Fame. more

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“In high school, some of the guys were really into music. When I first joined the team as a sophomore, I was blown away when we came out for our first home matchI'm getting goose bumps just thinking about it. The seniors would bring their whole stereo system. We started by yelling and stuff inside this little room just off the gym; then the coaches said, "Ready. Go!" We threw open the door and came running out. Even when I hear the songs now I get all jacked up.”

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“I don't have to get myself pumped up or calm myself down. As we get into the later rounds of a tournament and there is more at stake, I have even more adrenaline. If we make the finals, it's just an extra opportunity to win a tournament at my age. That doesn't come along that often.”

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“When I was on the U.S. men's indoor team, I was on the road 200 days of the year and sometimes in the worst conditions. We didn't have the food or luxuries we wanted. We didn't have a laundry service. So every night after the match, I soaped up my uniform in the shower. I learned to rely on outside things as little as possible, whether it was music or massage. I just got out of the habit of relying on outside things.”

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“I didn't want to use anything as a crutch and ever have excuses heading into a match.”

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