Russell Tanner (born November 13, 1977), American volleyball player

Russell Tanner

November 13, 1977

Tanner was a Junior Olympic All-American, high school and league Most Valuable Player, and an all-state selection out of high school. Tanner played Division I (National Collegiate Athletic Association) volleyball at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1999-2001. In 1994, Tanner became the youngest player in beach volleyball history to earn a American Automobile Association rating, surpassing the long-standing record previously held by beach volleyball player Mike Dodd. The record stood for 12 years until it was eclipsed by Hawk Hatcher in 2007.

Russell Tanner

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Tanner grew up playing beach volleyball in Northern California with his father, Mark Tanner.

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Tanner was a Junior Olympic All-American, high school and league Most Valuable Player, and an all-state selection out of high school. Tanner played Division I (National Collegiate Athletic Association) volleyball at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1999-2001. In 1994, Tanner became the youngest player in beach volleyball history to earn a American Automobile Association rating, surpassing the long-standing record previously held by beach volleyball player Mike Dodd.

The record stood for 12 years until it was eclipsed by Hawk Hatcher in 2007.

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Uncle:: Troy Tanner

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