The University of Kentucky’s volleyball program has been a powerhouse of top-tier talent. One such talent from its stable is Leah Edmond. She has been one of the most decorated players in the program’s history. Recently, she came to the limelight for her dominating campaign at the 2023 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Championship.
The former Wildcat has had an illustrious career, setting numerous program records during her time at Kentucky. The recent victory at the Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Championship has added another feather to her already decorated cap. A social media post revealed the warm welcome she received after her return after the victory.
Return from a glorious Volleyball Dominance
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Edmond received an overwhelming love and welcome after her return to Kentucky soil. In a recent tweet, Athletes Unlimited retweeted a Kentucky volleyball tweet showing Leah Edmond waving back at the cheers on her return. Kentucky Volleyball’s tweet reads, “Welcome home, Champ.” The Accompanying clip features a caption which is enough to highlight Edmonds’ contribution. “Kentucky’s all-time kills leader (1,978)”, it says.
So awesome to see 2023 #AUVB Champ @leahedmond13 honored by @KentuckyVB in today's match 👏#BeUnlimited https://t.co/6nyiJC2Qfm
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) November 12, 2023
Edmond’s performance in the 2023 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Championship was nothing short of spectacular. She finished the season at the top of the leaderboard with 4,313 points. Apart from that, she holds the distinction of being the only player to be the captain in all five weeks. Edmond led the league with 224 kills and finished with a .300 hitting percentage. In an astonishing display of skills, she surpassed 500 career kills on Sunday while becoming only the third player in AU Volleyball history to record 2,000 stat points in a single season.
Leah Edmond’s Journey of Resilience
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Success did not come easy for Leah Edmond. A promising start to her professional career was sidelined by a shoulder injury that threatened to derail her progress. Doctors diagnosed her with a torn labrum, a type of shoulder injury, and told her that she would likely need surgery to repair it. However, upon consulting with her doctors in Kentucky, they advised against the surgery due to the large margin of error associated with the procedure.
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Instead, they recommended a rigorous rehab program. After this entire suffering, in her third season at Athletes Unlimited, she not only returned to her pre-injury form but surpassed it. Her triumphant campaign culminated in her winning the 2023 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Championship. She powerfully reminds us what perseverance and a never-give-up attitude can achieve.
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As she continues to make strides in her professional career, she remains a beacon of hope and a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere. Her success underscores the fact that setbacks are not the end, but stepping stones to greater achievements. As we celebrate her victory at the 2023 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Championship, we look forward to seeing what new heights she will conquer next.
