McPeak, Holly (1969–)
McPeak, Holly (1969–)
American volleyball player. Born May 15, 1969, in Hollywood, CA; attended University of California, Berkeley.
Was the 1st women's professional beach volleyball player to earn over $1 million in prize money; placed 2nd overall in World Tour ranking (2004); with Elaine Youngs, won a bronze medal for beach volleyball at Athens Olympics (2004). Named AVP's Most Valuable Player (1993); named WPVA's Best Defensive Player (1995–97) and Rookie of the Year (1991).
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