Kjell Schneider

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Kjell Schneider
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Personal information
BornOctober 4, 1976 (1976-10-04) (age 46)
Kiel, Germany
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Honours
Men's beach volleyball
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2005 Berlin Beach

Kjell Schneider (born October 4, 1976 in Kiel) is a beach volleyball player from Germany who won the bronze medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, partnering with Julius Brink.

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