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“The first thing I do when I get therelike all of the players on touris apply sunscreen. One of the few hazards of the job is the wear-and-tear our skin takes from the sun.”

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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“I was fortunate to start the sport at a young age. I was 6 years old when my dad started teaching me. We started playing tournaments together when I was 11, in the lower ranking of beach volleyball in California. We weren't playing against kids; we played against grown men, so immediately, I had to raise my game to compete.”

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“It was really an exciting time trying to find my way from being a boy to becoming a manbeing toe to toe and eye to eye with grown men, even though I was only 11 or 12.”

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“My dad was a really intense competitor and that rubbed off on me. He was loud and vocal on the court, so I let him do all the talking. But I developed a kind of quiet intensity that I knew I had to have to improve and compete with grown men. It took every ounce of focus.”

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“I couldn't be messing around and acting like an 11-year-old if we expected to compete well. I wanted to compete well, because it was great to see the looks in the eyes of menlike, "Wow, I am having a hard time beating this kid."”

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“I thank my dad for my mental longevity and for the fact we played against better competition.”

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