Laurel Kessel (born February 7, 1954) is an American former volleyball player. She played volleyball for San Diego's Crawford High School, and then San Diego State University, before joining the United States national team. She appeared in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.[1][2][3] She was a setter.[4]

Laurel Kessel
Personal information
Full nameLaurel Keye Brassey Kessel
Born (1954-02-07) February 7, 1954 (age 70)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
College / UniversitySan Diego State University
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Number10
National team
1972–1980, 1987–1988 United States
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Indianapolis Team

References

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  1. ^ "Laurel Kessel Biography and Olympic Results". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  2. ^ Downey, Mike (September 20, 1988). "The Seoul Games / Day 4 : Kessel and Co. Lose, but There's Little Agony in the Defeat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 18, 2012. (subscription required)
  3. ^ Dwyre, Bill (September 26, 1988). "The Seoul Games : Women's Volleyball : Gallant Effort by U.S. Ends in Loss to Peru; No Chance for a Medal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2024. (subscription required)
  4. ^ O'Brien, Richard (September 14, 1988). "Long Live This Team". Sports Illustrated. New York City: Time. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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