Russell
Holmes

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'8 (205cm)"

Age

Hometown

Fountain Valley, CA

Education

BYU ('08, sociology)

Quick Facts

Parents are Mark and Tamara (Tami) Holmes
Has a younger brother, Dane, and an older sister, Leah
Married to Krystal Holmes (2014)
Has two daughters: Sadie Rae (June 2007 from a previous marriage) and Shea Golden (2015)
Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to London, England
Started playing volleyball as a junior at Fountain Valley High School with friends. He also played soccer
Is an Eagle Scout
Enjoys photography and playing guitar and singing
Most admired person is his father: “for his patience, love, support, integrity and hard work. He is someone I aspire to be like as a father and husband”
Happiest moments in life was witnessing the birth of his daughters

Career Highlights

Started all 21 sets of the 2012 Olympic Games and led the team in blocks (.81 per set) and was second among all Olympic players. The U.S. finished fifth.
Was a member of the team that won the 2015 FIVB World Cup and qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games
Two-time AVCA All-American (first team in 2008)
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DID YOU KNOW?
Alternate to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team
Helped team win gold and qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games at the 2012 NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament
Helped U.S. Men win the 2014 FIVB World League
Won the 2015 Polish league title with his club team Asseco Resovia Rzeszow
Has also competed professionally in Austria and Brazil
Two-time all-MPSF at BYU
Won a gold medal at 2001 U.S. Junior National Championsh8ps with Long Beach and was named an all-American
Played at Fountain Valley High School
Parents are Mark and Tamara (Tami) Holmes
Has a younger brother, Dane, and an older sister, Leah
Married to Krystal Holmes (2014)
Has two daughters: Sadie Rae (June 2007 from a previous marriage) and Shea Golden (2015)
Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to London, England
Started playing volleyball as a junior at Fountain Valley High School with friends. He also played soccer
Is an Eagle Scout

Olympic Experience

1-time Olympian

Olympic Games London 2012, 5th (Team - Men)

The Quote

“My role as a father is something I pride myself on, more than my occupation, more than my hobbies or my job as a volleyball player. If I’m going to be great at anything in this life, I want to be great as a father.”