Liis Kullerkann
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| Born | 2 May 1991 Tallinn, Estonia | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | |||||||||||
| Spike | 305 cm (120 in) | |||||||||||
| Block | 280 cm (110 in) | |||||||||||
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| Position | Middle blocker | |||||||||||
| Current club | RC Cannes | |||||||||||
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Liis Kullerkann (also known as Liis Kiviloo; born 2 May 1991) is an Estonian professional volleyball player, who plays as a middle blocker. She has represented the Estonia women's national volleyball team at multiple major tournaments and has built a diverse club career across Europe.[1]
She capped for Estonia women's national volleyball team more than 110 times.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Tallinn, Kullerkann grew up in Keila and began playing volleyball at age 15, after a childhood focused on athletics, especially high jump.[2]
Collegiate and club career
[edit]Her talent earned her a scholarship to play in the U.S., where she excelling at Ohio University and later Duquesne University as an outside hitter.[3]
After completing her studies, Kullerkann began a professional career in Europe. In 2020, she signed with French Ligue A club Le Cannet, becoming a key figure in both the domestic league and the Estonian national team setup.[4]
National team
[edit]Kullerkann has been a long-time member of the Estonian women’s national volleyball team since around 2013, earning over 100 caps across European competition cycles.[2]
She played in Estonia’s historic first qualification to EuroVolley in 2019 and was part of the squad again in 2023.
Activism and advocacy
[edit]Off-court, Kullerkann is known for her environmental advocacy and leadership. After earning an MBA in sustainability, she has used her platform to promote eco-conscious practices in sport and beyond.[5]
Other notable events
[edit]During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kullerkann shared her experience of being unexpectedly quarantined in France while preparing to rejoin her club, highlighting both logistical and emotional challenges for athletes abroad.[6]
Personal life
[edit]She is known to be multilingual and holds an international business bachelor’s degree along with an MBA in sustainability.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Liis Kiviloo (Maiden name: Kullerkann) – clubs and profile". Women Volleybox. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- 1 2 "Liis Kullerkann – EuroVolley Ambassador profile". CEV. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ↑ "DuqVB Welcomes Four Newcomers (including Kullerkann)". Duquesne Athletics. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ↑ "FRA W: Estonian middle blocker signs with Le Cannet". WorldOfVolley. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ↑ "A volleyball champion's environmental leadership journey". The Sustainability Report. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ↑ "Estonian athlete quarantined in France: We need a form to leave house (Liis Kullerkann story)". ERR News. Retrieved 19 August 2025.