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Canadian beach volleyball star Brandie Wilkerson earns Olympic silver medal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Canadian beach volleyball star Brandie Wilkerson earns Olympic silver medal
Summary

Brandie Wilkerson, a leading figure in beach volleyball, continues to excel in her sport, adding a silver medal from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to her achievements. The 33-year-old right-side blocker has also earned silvers in the 2022 World Championships and the 2023 Pan American Games. Wilkerson's athletic prowess is rooted in her family; her father, Herb Johnson, was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and her mother, Stephanie, was a Swiss national runner and Ironman finalist. As interest in beach volleyball peaks during Olympic seasons, Wilkerson remains a prominent competitor on the tour, drawing large crowds at events worldwide.

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  • •Brandie Wilkerson earned a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
  • •She has also won silvers in the 2022 World Championships and 2023 Pan American Games.
  • •Wilkerson is the daughter of former professional basketball player Herb Johnson.
  • •Her mother, Stephanie, was a Swiss national runner and Ironman finalist.
  • •Beach volleyball draws significant crowds during Olympic events.
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Brandie Wilkerson has been a force on the beach volleyball tour. She already has an Olympic silver medal to her credit as one of the top players in tha game.

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