Kari Miller

Paralympian 2008, 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio#

5'6"

Washington D.C.

Cardoza Senior High School University of Central Oklahoma, 2011

2016: World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (Gold); Exhibition tournament vs. Russia; Dutch Tournament (First)
2015: Parapan American Games (Gold)
2012: Volleyball Masters (Gold)
2011: Parapan American Zonal Championships (Gold)
2010: WOVD World Cup (Gold); Parapan American Championship (Gold)
2009: Parapan American Zonal Chapionship (Gold); Eurocup (Gold)
2008: WOVD Intercontinental Cup (Bronze)
2007: Sitting Volleyball Invitational (Silver)
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MOST NOTABLE
Member of the U.S. Women's Sitting Team named Team USA's 2016 "Best Paralympic Team"
Started all 17 matches of both the London and Beijing Paralympics
Named Best Receiver and Best Libero of the London Paralympics
Named Best Libero of the 2011 ECVD Continental Cup
Along with her teammates named, “Paralympians of the Year” for 2008
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DID YOU KNOW
Kari is a U.S. Army veteran and earned the rank of Sergeant
She became an amputee in 1999 when a drunk driver collided with the car she was traveling in
In 2013, Kari was nominated for the USAA Athletic Inspiration Award
She has since served as a community programs coordinator for the Air Force’s Wound Ill and Injured program
She was named a “Hero of Fortune” by Fortune Magazine, recognizing individuals who work for Fortune 500 companies
Competed in wheelchair basketball before discovering sitting volleyball
She competed in basketball and track in high school

3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold, 2 silver)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games London 2012, silver (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, silver (Team - Women)