Gabrielle Reece
Volleyball Player and Sportscaster
Born
January 6th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
Links & References
A professional volleyball player, sportscaster, and actress with a prominent sports career. Played volleyball for the Florida State Seminoles and competed on the AVP Tour, achieving significant success. Transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a sportscaster for ESPN and hosting various shows. Appeared in notable projects such as the movie "The Tenth Circle" and the reality series "The Surreal Life." Authored a book on fitness and lifestyle, contributing to the public's awareness of health and athleticism.
Competed for the Florida State Seminoles
Hosted shows on ESPN
Appeared in "The Tenth Circle"
Other People Born on January 6th
Pat Connaughton
Played college basketball at Notre Dame, where averaged 13.8 points per game. Entered the NBA in 2015 and signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. Later joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018, contributing to the team's victory in the 2021 NBA Championship. Connaughton is also a former professional baseball player, having been drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2014.
Continue ReadingAnne Hamilton
Born in 1632, a noble title was inherited through the Hamilton family. The individual managed extensive estates and engaged in the political landscape of Scotland during a time of civil strife. Involvement in royalist causes and support for King Charles I characterized the political activities. Hosted significant gatherings of nobles and played a role in maintaining alliances during turbulent periods towards the end of the 17th century. Death occurred in 1716, marking the end of a notable lineage that contributed to the peering classes of Scotland.
Continue ReadingLou Holtz
A prominent figure in American football, this individual served as a head coach for several college teams, including the University of Notre Dame. Achievements included leading Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. Transitioned into broadcasting, providing insights and analysis on college football. Contributed to the sport through motivational speaking and authoring several books.
Continue ReadingSimon Oates
An English actor gained recognition for roles in various television dramas. Achieved prominence for appearances in series such as 'The Power Game' and 'The Troubleshooters'. Featured in the film 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Later involved in theatre productions, showcasing a range of dramatic performances throughout a lengthy career.
Continue ReadingJyrki Kasvi
Born in 1964, this individual served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 2003 to 2011. He was involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focused on information technology and communications. Additionally, he held significant roles within the Finnish Green League, contributing to environmental and digital policy discussions. His career included work as a journalist, where he reported on technology and political issues, and he maintained active participation in national debates concerning digital rights and education.
Continue ReadingKari Jalonen
A Finnish ice hockey player and coach, contributed significantly to ice hockey. Played as a forward in various leagues, including Finland and the NHL. Transitioned to coaching after retirement from playing, taking various positions in both Finnish and international teams. Achieved success as head coach of the Finnish national team, leading the team to win a gold medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
Continue Reading