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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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Key Details

•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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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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