The most influential figure in women's volleyball history as both player and coach — Olympic champion as a player in 1984, then coached both China and USA to Olympic gold medals, the only person to win Olympic volleyball gold as both player and coach.
The most influential figure in women's volleyball history as both player and coach — Olympic champion as a player in 1984, then coached both China and USA to Olympic gold medals, the only person to win Olympic volleyball gold as both player and coach. Volleyball demands explosive power, sharp reflexes and the seamless team coordination that comes only from years of dedicated combined practice. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 1984 (Player), Olympic Gold 2016 (Coach, China), Silver 2008 (Coach, USA). The dedication required to reach and maintain elite level in volleyball is rarely appreciated by outside observers, yet Lang's record speaks precisely to that kind of sustained commitment. Lang's contribution to volleyball extends beyond personal statistics to the culture and development of the discipline at the highest level.
Olympic Gold 1984 (Player)
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 1984 (Player)
- Olympic Gold 2016 (Coach, China)
- Silver 2008 (Coach, USA)
- FIVB Best Coach