Kimberley Grace "Kim" Ruddins (born September 3, 1963) is a retired

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player from the

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who won the silver medal with the

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at the

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. Four years later, she represented the United States at the

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. She played as a setter.

College

Ruddins played college volleyball with the

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. She was a three-time All-American, and helped the Trojans win the 1981 Championship title.

References

External links

Kimberly Ruddins profile at Olympics.com

Olympedia profile: Kim Ruddins

Volleybox.net profile
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