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The quote draws a distinction between sheer strength and applied power. Strength is framed as the capacity to handle a heavy load, while power is framed as the ability to move that load more quickly.
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Originally said in English.
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About Karch Kiraly
American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer
Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly is an American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer. Born in 1960, he became a central figure on the U.S. national team and won Olympic gold in 1984, 1988, and again in 1996, when beach volleyball made its Olympic debut. He played college volleyball for the UCLA Bruins, helping the team win three national championships under Al Scates. Kiraly is notable for spanning both indoor and beach volleyball at the highest level, and for being the only player to win Olympic medals in both categories.
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