Kimberley Ruddins

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Kim Ruddins
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornKimberley Grace Ruddins
September 3, 1963 (1963-09-03) (age 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
College / UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Number11
National team
1981–1988Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic rings.svg
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles Team
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1983 Caracas Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Team

Kimberley Grace "Kim" Ruddins (born September 3, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is a retired volleyball player from the United States who won the silver medal with the United States women's national volleyball team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. [1] Four years later, she represented the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. [1] She played as a setter. [2]

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College

Ruddins played college volleyball with the USC Trojans. [1] She was a three-time All-American, and helped the Trojans win the 1981 Championship title. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Kim Ruddins". Olympedia. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. Hazeltine, Rick (October 22, 1988). "After Final '88 Match Tonight, U.S. Women Must Find a Setter". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 13, 2023.(subscription required)