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Kelly Claes
Also known as Kelly Cheng, Kelly Marie Cheng, Kelly Marie Claes
Career
Active 2013 – present
Biography
About Kelly Claes
Kelly Claes, born September 18, 1995 in Fullerton, California, is an American beach volleyball player. She stands 6'2" with a slim build and red hair. Kelly has been active in the sport since 2013, starting at age 18, and has competed for over a decade.
Alongside her partner Sara Hughes, she achieved remarkable success. The duo captured bronze at the 2013 U19 World Championships and silver at the 2014 U21 World Championships. They went on to win gold at the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. In college, they claimed back-to-back NCAA Championships in 2016 and 2017.
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Who has Kelly Claes achieved her major titles with?
Kelly Claes and her partner Sara Hughes have won medals at World Championships and NCAA titles together.
How many years has Kelly Claes been playing volleyball?
Kelly has been active since 2013, which means she has over 13 years of experience in the sport.
Did you know
- She started playing professionally at age 18.
- Her 6'2" height is notable for a beach volleyball player.
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