Kathryn Heck

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Kathryn Heck
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Full nameKathryn Ann Heck
BornFebruary 24, 1943 (1943-02-24) (age 81)
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Medal record
Women's volleyball
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Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1967 Winnipeg Team

Kathryn Ann Heck (born February 24, 1943) is an American former volleyball player. She played for the United States national team at the 1967 Pan American Games and the 1968 Summer Olympics. She was born in Oxnard, California. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kathryn Heck". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2016.