About Kerri
Walsh began her career on the indoor volleyball court at Stanford University and garnered a number of records before transitioning to the sand where she has become one half of the winningest team in beach volleyball history with partner Misty May-Treanor. Married to U.S. volleyball player Casey Jennings, Walsh is also the proud mom of two young sons.
Athletic Achievements
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist with Misty May-Treanor in Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008)
- Two-time Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) MVP (2003,2004)
- Six-time Team of the Year recipient with Misty May-Treanor (2003-2008)
- AVP Best Offensive and Most Outstanding Player in 2003 and 2007
- Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) Best Hitter, Best Blocker and Sports person in 2007
- Only the second player in NCAA history to receive First-Team All-American honors all four seasons while at Stanford University (1996-1999)
- First player in Pac-10 history to record 1,500 kills (1,553), 1,200 digs (1,285) and 500 blocks (502)
- In 2011, she will be inducted into the Stanford University Hall of Fame
Walsh's Approach to Nutrition
- Walsh cites great nutrition as essential to her success on the court.
- Constantly on the go whether to practice, an international event, or to the park with the boys, her food habits reflect her lifestyle – she loves convenient, healthy foods that she can pack in a bag and take on the road.
- A few of Walsh's favorite Kellogg's® products include Eggo® waffles and Kellogg's Raisin Bran®, Mueslix®, Cracklin' Oat Bran®, Mini-Wheats®, Special K®, and Smart Start® cereals.
Off the Court
- Walsh's "Chase the Stars" Foundation's mission is to make an immediate and positive impact on the lives of as many children as possible. Walsh and the organization have supported various charity partners from St. Jude to the local Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley.