Jordan Larson was born in 1986 in Fremont, Nebraska, and is one of America’s most decorated volleyball players. She broke the class c1 state record in high school and set a new record. She was also named Nebraska’s Gatorade High School Player of the Year. After graduating High school, She attended the University of Nebraska where she collected numerous accolades such as the AVCA Central Region Freshman of the Year in 2005 and leading her team to a national title in 2006. Over four college years, She collected more than 1,600 Kills and 1,410 digs.
Larson turned professional in 2009 when she represented the USA national team. During her international career, she contributed and helped her team secure major victories like the FIVB World Grand Prix and NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. Larson has represented the USA in three Olympics. First, in the 2012 London Summer Olympics where she helped her team secure a silver medal, then in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics where she and her team earned a bronze medal, and lastly in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics where she led her team to win a gold medal. She has played for different clubs in countries like Russia, Turkey, China, and Italy. There she accumulated numerous titles and awards becoming one of the most versatile players in the volleyball community.
Larson was named the Best Receiver at the 2011-12 CEV Champions League. In the 2013 NORCECA Championship, She was awarded the Best Server Achievement. In the 2014 CEV Champions League, she received the Best Blocker Award. Larson was announced as the Most Valuable Player in the 2014-15 CEV Championship League and the 2015 FIVB Club World Championship. She earned the titles of Most Valuable Player and Best Outside Hitter awards for her contribution at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Who are Jordan Larson's Parents?
Jordan Larson, an American volleyball player, is the daughter of the Late Kae Clough and Kevin Larson.
Jordan Larson’s mother, Kae Clough, was born on August 4, 1958, in Oakland, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm south of Craig, Nebraska, and graduated high school in 1976. Kae then attended Wayne State College for 2 years until she began working at the Kelly Klosure in Fremont. She married Kevin and gave birth to Jordan Larson. They later divorced. Kae then married Pat Clough on October 26, 1996, in Hooper where she worked as a cook at the Hooper Elementary School and for Duane Svec Advertising. In September 2009, Kae took her last breath as she was suffering from breast cancer.
Kevin Larson is the father of Jordan Larson. Unfortunately, information about Kevin Larson’s professional or private life is unavailable in the public domain.
On May 13, 2018, Jordan posted a picture with her mother wishing her Mother‘s Day and expressing her feelings through the caption “Happy Mother’s Day Mom, miss you every day. Wish you were here, but whatever time we spent together, I'm thankful for that. Will always love you more than you will ever know”.
Who is Jordan Larson's Husband?
Jordan Larson was first married to Luke Burbach in May 2009. In 2016, the couple got divorced after nearly seven years of marriage. Later, she married David Hunt, the former Pepperdine Men's volleyball head coach. Their marriage ceremony was held in Los Angeles on August 21, 2021. In 2023, Jordan and David divorced just after 2 years of marriage. Jordan Larson is currently single as of June 2024.
FAQ's On Jordan Larson’s Family
A. Jordan Larson's teammates call her Jor and Govnah.
A. Jordan Larson is currently working as an assistant coach for Nebraska Cornhuskers.
A. Jordan Larson’s Hometown is Hooper, Nebraska, U.S.
A. Jordan Larson’s Spike and Block heights are 119 (302 cm) and 116 (295 cm) respectively.