| Caren Kemner | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Born | Caren Marie Alexius Kemner April 16, 1965 (age 58) Quincy, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| College / University | University of Arizona | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Outside hitter | ||
| Number | 7 (1988–1992) 4 (1996) 9 (University of Arizona) | ||
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Caren Marie Alexius Kemner (born April 16, 1965, in Quincy, Illinois) is an American former volleyball player and three-time Olympian.[1][2]
Kemner was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2013.[1]
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High school
Kemner played volleyball at Quincy Notre Dame High School, and led her team to an undefeated season and a state championship in 1980 as a sophomore.[1] She graduated from high school in 1983.[1]
College
Kemner played two seasons of college women's volleyball and softball at the University of Arizona.[1] She was an AVCA second-team All-American in volleyball in 1984.[3]
Kemner was inducted into the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1992.[4]
National team
Kemner competed with the United States women's national volleyball team at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow, where she won a bronze medal.[1] She made her Olympic debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, finishing seventh.[1][2] She helped the United States to the bronze medal at the 1990 FIVB World Championship in China.[2] She won another bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.[1][2] Kemner then won a gold medal at the 1995 FIVB World Grand Prix in Shanghai.[1] She played her third and final Olympics at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, finishing seventh.[2][5]
Kemner was the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) female player of the year in 1991.[6]
Beach volleyball
Kemner played in one beach volleyball tournament in 1987 in Santa Monica, California, partnering with Kim Oden.[7] She briefly returned to beach volleyball between 1999 and 2000, notably partnering with Karolyn Kirby.[7]
Coaching
Kemner coached the women's volleyball team at Culver-Stockton College from 2010 to 2021, and also coached the men's team from 2017 to 2021.[1][8]
International competitions
- 1985 – NORCECA (silver)
- 1986 – World Championships
- 1986 – Goodwill Games (bronze)
- 1987 – NORCECA (silver)
- 1987 – Pan American Games (bronze)
- 1988 – Summer Olympics
- 1990 – Goodwill Games
- 1990 – World Championships (bronze)
- 1991 – NORCECA (silver)
- 1991 – World Gala
- 1991 – World Cup
- 1992 – Summer Olympics (bronze)
- 1992 – FIVB Super Four (bronze)
- 1993 – NORCECA Championships (silver)
- 1993 – FIVB Grand Champions Cup
- 1995 – World Grand Prix (gold)
- 1995 – World Cup
- 1996 – Summer Olympics (7th place)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Caren Kemner". International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Caren Marie Alexis Kemner". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Women's Volleyball All-America Teams and Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Kemner Named to Volleyball Hall of Fame". University of Arizona Athletics. April 18, 2013. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Schoffner, Chuck (July 19, 1996). "Ex-Volleyball Star's New Role". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Penner, Mike (August 1, 1992). "Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 7 : U.S. Victory Makes a World of Difference : Women's volleyball: Americans upset CIS in five games to gain instant international credibility". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 25, 2023. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Karen Kemner". Beach Volleyball Database. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Kemner Steps Down From Culver-Stockton Men's Volleyball Post". Victory Sports Network. May 11, 2021. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
External links
- Caren Kemner at Olympics.com
- Olympedia Profile: Karen Kemner
- Washington Post Profile: Caren Kemner
- Caren Kemner at the Beach Volleyball Database
- Quincy Notre Dame Hall of Fame
- Volleybox.net Profile
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