American · Napa, California · Born 25 May 1981American volleyball player and outside hitter who won Olympic silver in 2008 and bronze in 2012, competing in four consecutive Olympics from 2000-2012.
Logan Tom competed in four Olympic Games for the United States — 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 — making her debut as a teenager in Sydney and developing into the team's primary outside hitter over the following decade. That span is among the longest in USA Volleyball history. She grew up in Napa, California, with a multicultural background that shaped her perspective on international competition, and starred at Stanford University from 2000 to 2003, helping the Cardinal capture the 2001 NCAA championship. Her most significant international result came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she helped lead the United States to silver, followed by bronze at the 2012 London Games. Between Olympic cycles, she competed extensively in European professional leagues in Italy, Turkey, and Russia, refining her skills against the world's top players. Standing 6'1" with exceptional versatility, Tom was renowned for her ability to play multiple positions — transitioning between outside hitter and opposite hitter roles as situations demanded. Her powerful serve, precise attacking, and improved defensive skills made her one of the most complete players of her generation. She finished her USA national team career with over 2,000 international points, among the program's all-time leaders in multiple statistical categories. Tom helped elevate the profile of American volleyball during a golden era for the women's national team. Following her retirement from professional play, she transitioned into coaching and player development roles. Her four Olympic appearances and sustained excellence over more than a decade established her as one of the defining figures in modern American volleyball history.
Being the youngest volleyball player to represent USA at Olympics at age 19
How They Played
Dynamic outside hitter known for powerful attacks, exceptional jumping ability, and versatility in both indoor and beach volleyball
Lasting Impact
One of the most accomplished American volleyball players, competing in four Olympics and helping elevate the profile of women's volleyball in the US
Career Honours
- Olympic Silver 2008 (USA)
- Olympic Bronze 2012 (USA)
- NORCECA champion multiple
- All-Star multiple
American Athletes