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Four time U.S. Olympian [[Danielle Scott-Arruda]] is her third cousin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20080719/articles/807180334|title=Assumption's Willoughby heading to Olympics|accessdate=2008-08-02 |author=Germain, Brent |date=2008-07-18 |work= |publisher=''The Daily Comet''}}</ref> |
Four time U.S. Olympian [[Danielle Scott-Arruda]] is her third cousin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20080719/articles/807180334|title=Assumption's Willoughby heading to Olympics|accessdate=2008-08-02 |author=Germain, Brent |date=2008-07-18 |work= |publisher=''The Daily Comet''}}</ref> |
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===Legal troubles=== |
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Willoughby has had a record with the law, for assault. In September 2008, she was arrested, was charged with first degree assault and eventually plead not guilty stemming from an incident in December 2006.<ref name="not">(September 15, 2008). "[http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=7708 Willoughby pleads not guilty to assault]" ''Star Bulletin''. Retrieved on September 15, 2008.</ref> The incident occurred when Willoughby allegedly caused serious bodily injuries to a woman, Sara Daniel, at [[Pipeline Cafe]] in [[Kakaako]]. The alleged assault led to Daniel suffering severe bone fractures in her face. Willoughby claimed [[self-defense]], but [[prosecutor]] Sherri Chun disagreed, saying "This incident was not self-defense. She (Willoughby) followed her (Daniel) out of the club, and that's when this all happened."<ref>(September 16, 2008) "[http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jbRyvTHaxQSzP5WZhts-gntsi3QA Beijing silver medalist Kim Willoughby faces assault charge]" ''The Canadian Press''. Retrieved on September 19, 2008.</ref> Willoughby posted $50,000 [[bail]].<ref name="assault">Daranciang, Nelson (September 13, 2008) "[http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/13/news/story04.html Ex-UH athlete accused of assault]". ''Star Bulletin''. Retrieved on September 14, 2008.</ref> On May 18, 2009, Willoughby plead no contest in a plea agreement with the state and was sentenced to five years probation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.starbulletin.com/news/breaking/45355057.html|title=Willoughby pleads no contest in assault case|accessdate=2009-07-24 |author= |date=2009-05-18 |work= |publisher=''The Star Bulletin''}}</ref> |
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Kim Marie Willoughby (born November 7, 1980) is an American indoor volleyball player. She is 5'11" (1.81 m) and is an outside hitter. In 2007, she played professionally for the Italian Serie A League Familia Chieri. In April 2008, she joined the U.S. National Team.[1] Willoughby made her Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, helping the USA to a silver medal.
Playing with Colussi Sirio Perugia she won the Bronze medal at the 2008–09 CEV Indesit Champions League, and she was awarded "Best Receiver"[2].
Personal life
Kim was born in Houma, Louisiana and grew up in Napoleonville, Louisiana where she attended Assumption High School.[3] She not only played volleyball, but also lettered in track & field and basketball. She led her high school volleyball team to three consecutive state championships and was named the Louisiana Player of the Year her junior and senior seasons and was a First Team All-American.
Her parents are Vincent Gaines and Lula Willoughby. During Kim's junior year, her mother was in a car accident that led to two strokes and her being paralyzed from the waist down. More tragedy struck after Kim's boyfriend was shot after an argument and died, and she admits that she was angry and fought often when she was young.[4]
Four time U.S. Olympian Danielle Scott-Arruda is her third cousin.[5]
College
At the University of Hawaiʻi, Willoughby was a three time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American and was selected as the National Player of the Year in 2003.[6] As a senior in 2003, she ranked second nationally in kills per game with 6.59 while adding averages of 2.99 digs and 0.62 aces per game. She hit .372 in her final collegiate season to help the Rainbow Wahine to the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament national semifinals for the second consecutive year. For her career, she averaged 5.91 kills per game, which ranked third-best in NCAA history at the time. Also had career totals of 1,440 digs, 194 aces and 291 blocks over 459 career games.
International competition
2008
- Olympic Games (Silver Medal)
- FIVB World Grand Prix (Preliminary Rounds)
- U.S. Olympic Team exhibition versus Brazil
Clubs
Colussi Sirio Perugia (2008-2009)
Awards
Individuals
References
- ^ Kim Willoughby added to U.S. National Team
- ^ CEV. "Volley BERGAMO is the 2009 Champion!!!". Retrieved 2010-04-04.
- ^ Germain, Brent (2008-07-30). "Assumption's Willoughby proud to be an Olympian". HoumaToday.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Growing Pains: NBC Olympic bio
- ^ Germain, Brent (2008-07-18). "Assumption's Willoughby heading to Olympics". The Daily Comet. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Hawaii's Kim Willoughby selected as 2003 AVCA National Player of the Year
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