The only player to win Olympic gold in both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball.
Charles Frederick Kiraly was born in Jackson, Michigan in 1960. He won Olympic gold medals in indoor volleyball (1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul) and beach volleyball (1996 Atlanta) — the only player to win Olympic gold in both disciplines. He won three World Championship or Olympic titles in indoor volleyball with the US national team. He became the US women's volleyball national team head coach and led them to the 2020 Olympic gold medal. He is considered the finest volleyball player in history and the sport's most recognisable ambassador.
Best Known For
Olympic Gold 3x (indoor 1984,1988; beach 1996)
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 3x (indoor 1984,1988; beach 1996)
- World Champion indoor 1986
Career Journey
Timeline
1960
👶 Born in Jackson, Michigan
2008
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 Olympic Gold 3x (indoor 1984,1988; beach 1996)
🏆 World Champion indoor 1986