Alix Klineman is an American beach volleyball player and an indoor volleyball player too. In high school, she won the title of Gatorade National Player of the Year. She also stood at the first position in volleyball at Stanford University and gained a four-time-all American title. She was named in the Volleyball Magazine as the national player of the year. At Pan American Games she won the bronze medal while being in a team USA. Currently, in 2021 Alix is representing the USA at the Tokyo Olympic Games alongside April Ross. As far as beach volleyball is concerned, she was named as part of the Association of volleyball professional’s team of the year (in 2018 along with April Ross) and was individually honored with Best Blocker Awards.
Early Life
Alix Klineman was born on December 30, 1989. She was born in California. Her parents are named Mike and Kathie Klineman. She was raised in Manhattan Beach in California. Alix belongs to the Jewish religion and is one of the middle children in her family. She has two siblings- Max (elder brother) and a younger sister Maddy. Her brother Max first started playing volleyball in childhood as a game. This made Alix play the game. Once she accidentally participated in the beach volleyball game in a camp at the age of 6. She has done her graduation from Mira Costa High School and passed in 2007.
She won the position for regularly three consecutive years at California State Championships. she also won the title for three consecutive years at the Southern Section CIF championships. Later, she played volleyball in the college in women’s team at Stanford University from 2007 to 2010. She acquired a name in 2010 Volleyball Magazine and was named as player of the year. She also gained few other names like the Pac-10 Conference Player of the Year, an All-Conference selection all four years, and was named for a multi-American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American as a college senior.
Alix Klineman Career
As soon as she started her career in volleyball, she started representing the team USA. She was one of the team members of the Junior National Women’s Volleyball Team and was also one of the members of the United States Women’s National Volleyball Team. In 2004, she helped her girls’ team to win the gold medal at NORCECA (North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation). Again in 2006, she won the gold medal for her team at NORCECA Women’s Junior Continental Championship. She became the training member of the United States Women’s National Volleyball Team.
She won a bronze medal in 2011 for the US at Pan American Games. Alix Klineman also played for Italy from 2011 to 2015. Later in 2013, she was tested positive for anabolic androgenic steroids due to which she was suspended for 13 months. But according to her, she tested positive because of unintentional ingestion of her mother’s DHEA supplement, which she acclaimed in her response. Currently, she is representing her nation USA in Tokyo Olympics 2021 which is being played in Japan, and playing Beach Volleyball.
Alix Klineman Biography |
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| Real Name | Alexandra Klineman |
| Birth Date | 30 December 1989 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Manhattan Beach, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Volleyball Player |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Sun sign | Capricorn |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in Centimeters – 193 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 77 kg – in Pounds – 169 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Mike Klineman |
| Mother | Kathie Klineman |
| Sister | Maddy Klineman |
| Brother | Max Klineman |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Mira Costa High School |
| College | Stanford University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affair | Yes |
| Is she a Lesbian? | No |
| Fiance | Teddy Purcell |
Personal life
Alix Klineman has always maintained an ordinary life. Moreover, it is reported that she is living in a relationship with a mystery man to whom she has featured on her Instagram Pictures and posts. The man is named Teddy Purcell. Her Instagram pictures in 2011 confirmed that she got engaged to her mystery man. However, not much is being revealed about her personal life including marriage or children.
Alix Klineman Net worth
Alix is one of the volleyball professionals and a well-known athlete from the United States. Apart from having a wonderful career in volleyball, she started playing beach volleyball as a professional. She played indoor volleyball both in high school and college and gained many medals or names for her consecutive success in the game. It is estimated that most of her income comes from the prize money that she wins in her games. Her net worth is estimated to be around $ 1 million at present.
Trivia
- Alix Klineman became a partner with April Ross in 2017 and thereafter the duo went on winning many games together.
- In 2016, April Ross won bronze and Ludwig won the gold medal at the Rio Games when they both were paired with different mates.
- In 2017, Alix quit indoor volleyball to make her career in beach volleyball.
- Recently in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the team took over Germany’s duo on 2nd August 2021. They both finalized their name in the Women’s Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals.