Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson
Middle Blocker, 6-3
August 5, 2021, 9 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Tokyo, Japan
International Events, National Team Events
Pacific Date and Time
Aug. 5, 9 p.m.
Japan Date and Time
Aug. 6, 2021, 1 p.m.
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Results
USA def. Serbia, 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-23)
Olympic Roster
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Annie Drews
Opposite, 6-4
Micha Hancock
Setter, 5-11
Kim Hill
Outside Hitter, 6-4
Jordan Larson
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Chiaka Ogbogu
Middle, 6-2
Jordyn Poulter
Setter, 6-2
Kelsey (Robinson) Cook
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Jordan Thompson
Opposite, 6-4
Haleigh Washington
Middle, 6-3
Justine Wong-Orantes
Libero, 5-6
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