Lang Ping
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Lang Ping's list of accolades is a testament to her extraordinary impact on volleyball. As a player, she was the driving force behind China's first Olympic gold in 1984, earning MVP honors. As a coach, she achieved the unprecedented feat of winning Olympic gold with two different national teams, first with the U.S. in 2008 (silver) and then with China in 2016 (gold). Her 2025 IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame induction recognize her as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded for her outstanding coaching career and contributions to the Olympic movement.
International Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as an All-Time Great Coach.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People
Records & Feats
First person to win Olympic gold as both player and coach in volleyball
Won gold as a player in 1984 and as head coach of China in 2016.
Only coach to lead two different national teams to Olympic medals
Led the U.S. to silver in 2008 and China to gold in 2016.