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McPeak, Holly
- 2004 Olympic bronze medalist with partner Elaine Youngs
- Finished fifth at the 1996, 2000 Olympic Games
- Won 72 career titles by the end of the 2004 season, the most titles won by any woman in pro beach volleyball history
- Placed in the top-three 16 times, winning six of those tournaments
- Finished with a 51-2 overall match mark for the 2002 season with partner Elaine Youngs
- Ranks first on the USA’s all-time money list for women with earnings of $1,300,196, tournaments played with 241
- Uses the word “intense” to describe herself in the sand
- Would like to switch places with Karch Kiraly who has won three gold medals
- During the off season she ditches the beach to enjoy some snowboarding
- Worked with “Read Across America” January of 2002 in Fiji
- Admires mothers because she believes they have the hardest job in the world
- Ultimate dream is to be surrounded by family and friends who love her
- If she could spend one week anywhere in the world, it would be with her husband on the Italian Riviera
- Favorite beach is Manhattan Beach in Calif., because it’s her hometown…junk food is ice cream…quote is from Aristotle about excellence: “You are what you repeatedly do.”
- Is a twin with her brother, Gary, and has a sister, Katie
For McPeak, giving 100% is what it’s all about. Whether it be succeeding in the role of wife, stepmom or friend – McPeak is competing always in the game of life to achieve her goals. She understands that the way to the Olympic Games is through making a conscious effort every day on the beach and off.
Related Links
Photo gallery: Success in the sand
Photo gallery: Beach volleyball with McPeak, May, Wash and others
Q&A: Olympian Holly McPeak on chemistry, sand and gold
Tip: Holly McPeak's tips to be a good beach volleyball defender
Official Web site: Holly McPeak
On winning bronze at the 2004 Olympics: "The Olympic podium in Athens was the highlight of my career for sure. I have worked so hard over my 14-year career. To stand on that podium with the five other best beach volleyball players in the world – all people I care for – it was special.”
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Height: 5’ 7
Born: 5/15/1969
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Resides: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Sport: Volleyball
Event: Beach Volleyball
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