Alexandra Gouldie

Height: 5-7
Weight: 170 pounds
Hometown: St. Paul, Neb.
Current Residence: St. Paul, Neb.
High School: St. Paul Public High School

PERSONAL: Born Alexandra Elizabeth Gouldie on May 13, 1991 in Grand Island, Neb. ... Parents are Mike Gouldie and Sandra Kasson... Alexandra has three brothers: Levi Gouldie, Taylor Gouldie and Derrick Besse... Alexandra played basketball and volleyball in ninth grade and softball in grades 4-11... Her favorite movie is Freedom Writers... Her favorite TV show is Big Brother.

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: 2008 - Paralympic Games in Beijing (silver medal)... World Organization Volleyball for Disabled (WOVD) Intercontinental Cup in Ismailia, Egypt (bronze medal). Alexandra has also played in several exhibition matches, both international and domestic, with the U.S. team.

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: 2008
- Alex helped lead the U.S. to a silver medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing... Appeared in a U.S. 3-0 sweep of Latvia... Alex played in two sets against Latvia, starting the third set in a decisive win.