Nicole Branagh

Nicole Branagh is a professional volleyball player. She is a member of the United States beach volleyball team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Fast Facts

1. Born: January 31, 1979¹
2. Birthplace: Orinda, California¹
3. Height: 6'2"¹
4. College: University of Minnesota¹
5. 2008 Olympics partner: Elaine Youngs²
6. 2006 AVP Most Improved Player¹
7. 2005 AVP Rookie of the Year¹

Career

While playing volleyball at the University of Minnesota, Nicole Branagh was named to two All-America Second Teams. After college, she was a member of the U.S. National team from 2001 to 2003. Branagh then joined the AVP tour where she won the 2005 Rookie of the Year award and the 2006 Most Improved Player award.²

2008 will be Branagh's first trip to the Summer Olympics. She will partner with Elaine Youngs, who won bronze at the 2004 games.²

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