Masakayan, Liz (1964–)
Masakayan, Liz (1964–)
American volleyball player. Born Dec 31, 1964, in Santa Monica, CA.
Was 2-time NCAA All-American; was a member of Olympic volleyball team at Seoul (1988); won bronze medal at World championships (1999). Won Broderick Award (1984); inducted into UCLA Hall of Fame.
See also Christina Lessa, Women Who Win (Universe, 1998).
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