Chisholm, Linda (1957–)
Chisholm, Linda (1957–)
American volleyball player. Born Dec 21, 1957, in Northridge, California; graduate of Pepperdine University, 1981.
At Los Angeles Olympics, won a silver medal in team competition (1984); won 6 of 16 grand slam events.
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