Brandie Wilkerson

Brandie Wilkerson (born July 1, 1992) is a Canadian[2] beach volleyball player who plays as a right-side blocker.[1] With teammate Heather Bansley, she achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 1 in November 2018.[4]

Brandie Wilkerson
Personal information
National team Canada
Born (1992-07-01) July 1, 1992
Lausanne, Switzerland[1]
ResidenceToronto, Ontario[1]
Years active2013–present[2]
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 12 in)[2]
Sport
SportBeach volleyball
PositionRight side/blocker
College teamYork Lions[3]
PartnerHeather Bansley (2016–)
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingNo. 1 (November 2018)
Updated on January 14, 2019.

Wilkerson was born in Switzerland and moved to Canada when she was seven.[5] Her father is a former National Basketball Association player.[6] She is the 2018 FIVB Best Blocker.[7]

References

  1. "Details of Brandie Wilkerson". Beach Volleyball Major Series. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  2. "Athlete's biography". Fédération Internationale de Volleyball. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. "2013-14 Women's Volleyball Roster". York Lions. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  4. Strong, Gregory (November 7, 2018). "Hitting their stride: Canada's Bansley, Wilkerson on top of beach volleyball world". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  5. "Brandie's at home in Gstaad". Beach Volleyball Major Series. July 12, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  6. Vintila, Annelise (February 2, 2012). "Excalibur Interview : Brandie Wilkerson". Excalibur. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  7. "Brandie and Heather looking for more in 2019". Beach Volleyball Major Series. November 12, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
Awards
Preceded by
 Sarah Pavan (CAN)
Women's FIVB World Tour "Best Blocker"
2018
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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