Claire Robertson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Claire D'Amore |
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| Full name | Claire Robertson D'Amore | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | June 4, 1982 Torrance, California, U.S. |
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| Hometown | Rolling Hills Estates, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||
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Claire Robertson D'Amore, born on June 4, 1982, in Torrance, California, is a talented American beach volleyball player. She has won many awards and tournaments throughout her career. Claire achieved six wins in a row in the CBVA (California Beach Volleyball Association) circuit. She also earned gold medals in international competitions. These include the NORCECA event in Guatemala and the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit 2009 in Jamaica. For her achievements, she played alongside Emily Day.
As an AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) player, Claire was named Rookie of the Year in 2006. She was also recognized as a Top Upcoming Player in 2007. From 2007 to 2010, she was ranked among the top 5 players for "digs." A "dig" is when a player successfully prevents the ball from hitting the ground after an opponent's attack.
Claire attended Northern Arizona University. There, she earned a degree in Health Promotion and Physical Education. As a student athlete, she received several awards. These awards recognized her skills both in sports and in academics.
In 1998, Claire won the Girls U16/U15 National Beach Championship. She achieved this victory while playing with her partner, Tawny Schulte.
Achievements and Recognition
College Awards
Claire received several honors during her time at Northern Arizona University:
- 2003 Fiesta Bowl Tournament, All Tournament Team
- 2003 All Conference Second Team
- 2002 All Conference Honorable Mention
- 2001 NAU Golden Eagle Scholar Athlete Award
AAU and National Team Honors
Claire also earned awards in other major competitions:
- 2005 Girls U16/U15 National Beach Championship, Gold Medal
- NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit Jamaica 2009, Gold Medal
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Gold Medal
