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Karla Echenique
Also known as Karla Miguelina Echenique
- Born
- May 16, 1986age 40
- height
- 5'11" (or 180 cm)
- nationality
- Dominican
Career
Active 2000 – 2019
Biography
About Karla Echenique
Standing 5'11" with a slender frame, Karla Echenique is a former volleyball player from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She began her career around age 14, playing as a setter for the Dominican Women's National Team. Over 19 years of activity, she competed in the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan, though the team did not qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, they secured a spot for the 2012 London Olympics, where they finished 5th. Karla retired from professional play in 2019. She has a brother and more than one sister; one of her sisters, Michelle Echenique, attends the University of Florida. Her contributions to Dominican volleyball remain a notable chapter in the sport's history.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2000-2019 (started around 14 years old; 19 years active)
- Birthplace
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Ethnicity
- Latin
Body
- Weight
- 137 lbs (or 62 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 3k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did her Olympic journey unfold across 2008 and 2012?
Karla played in the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan, but the team did not qualify. In 2012, they did qualify and finished 5th at the London Olympics.
What is her connection to the University of Florida?
Her sister, Michelle Echenique, is a current student at the University of Florida.
Did you know
- She played professionally for 19 years, starting at age 14.
- At 40 years old, she stands 5'11" and weighs 137 lbs.
- Her sister Michelle is a student at the University of Florida.
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