Kristen Nuss is an accomplished beach volleyball player. She fell in love with beach volleyball as a sophomore in high school and continued her career at Louisiana State University (LSU), becoming a 3x All-American and NCAA Pair of the Year in 2021. She holds the record for the most victories in NCAA collegiate beach volleyball history with 139 wins.
Kristen started her AVP career in 2021, winning the Atlanta Open and being named Co-Rookie of the Year and Best Defender on tour. She continued her success in 2022 with three more wins alongside her partner Taryn Kloth. Kristen enjoys exploring new cities, documenting her adventures on Instagram, and staying active with sports like tennis, golf, football, and basketball.
Kristen Nuss has had a prolific career in beach volleyball, achieving numerous podium finishes and achievements alongside partner Taryn Kloth. They clinched gold at the 2024 BPT Espinho Elite 16 and the 2023 Beach Pro Tour Finals, and secured medals at events like the 2023 Beach World Championships (bronze), 2023 BPT Paris Elite 16 (silver), and the 2022 BPT Kusadasi Challenge (gold). Kristen made her mark early with gold at the 2021 AVP Atlanta, her professional debut, and represented the U.S. at the 2018 FISU World University Championships, finishing 5th with Claire Coppola as part of the Beach Collegiate National Team.
Kristen Nuss siblings
Kristen Nuss has three older siblings: Pete, Jeffrey, and Jordan. Kristen Nuss's parents are Audrey and George Nuss. Both were athletes in high school, contributing to the athletic environment in which Kristen grew up.
Kristen Nuss brothers
Kristen Nuss has three older brothers: Pete Nuss, Jeff Nuss, and Mark Nuss.
Kristen Nuss's brother, Pete Nuss, plays a significant role in her life and athletic career. Despite a significant age gap of 19 years between them, Pete has been more like a close uncle to Kristen than a typical sibling. Pete Nuss himself has a background in competitive sports, having played beach volleyball extensively in the late 1990s and early 2000s across the southeastern United States.
Throughout Kristen's journey, Pete has been supportive, advocating for her talent and potential, especially when he recommended her to LSU beach volleyball coach Russell Brock. This connection eventually led Kristen to LSU, where she excelled and made a name for herself in collegiate beach volleyball.
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Kristen Nuss's parents are Audrey and George.
Kristen Nuss was born on December 16, 1997.
Kristen Nuss stands 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Kristen Nuss started playing beach volleyball as a sophomore in high school.
Kristen Nuss fondly remembers winning her first AVP championship in the Atlanta Open, a moment of pure elation with her partner Taryn Kloth.
