Saori Kimura is a retired Japanese outside hitter who represented Japan at four consecutive Olympic Games and became one of the country’s most recognizable volleyball players. She helped Japan win bronze at London 2012, the program’s first Olympic women’s volleyball medal in 28 years, before ending her playing career in 2017.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Saori Kimura |
| Date of Birth | August 19, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Yashio, Saitama, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Position | Outside Hitter |
| Height | 185 cm |
| National Team | Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Olympic Appearances | Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 |
| Career Status | Retired |