Pepperdine University Athletics

CZECH VOLLEYBALL/CLUB: A U20 European champion … Won a U19 World Championship in China … Was a U18 Central European champion and a Czech Republic runner-up … Played for the B.V.S.P club for four years and coached the younger athletes in the club.

PERSONAL: Born in Prague, Czechia … Daughter of Veronika and Pavel Cyrani … Has one sister, Anna … Majoring in biology … Chose Pepperdine because, "it allows me to pursue both my academic and athletic goals. The beach volleyball program offers a great environment to keep developing as a player, and the Biology program supports my interest in health and disease prevention. As an international student, I also felt welcomed and supported by the community."

FAVORITES: Favorite athletes are Kristen Nuss and Michael Jordan … Roots for Klinger/Klinger (Austrian beach volleyball team) … Admires 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty … Likes Atomic Habits (book), Pitch Perfect (movie), Suits (TV show), Billie Eilish (musical artist), poke bowls (food), and outdoor activities … When not watching volleyball she likes soccer and tennis … Enjoys playing the piano and drums.