Alisha Glass

Volleyball player and Olympian

Alisha Glass - Volleyball player and Olympian
Born

April 5th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished indoor volleyball player, competed at the highest levels of the sport. Played as a setter for the United States national team, participating in major international competitions. Was part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Played professionally in various leagues, contributing significantly to team successes.

Bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Competed in the FIVB World Championships

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