Test your knowledge on Lang Ping, the legendary player and coach who led China's women's volleyball team to Olympic glory multiple times, earning her the revered nickname 'Iron Hammer'.
Born on December 10, 1960, Lang Ping made history in 2016 by becoming the first individual in volleyball to win an Olympic gold medal as both a player and a coach. Her journey began when she joined the Chinese national team in 1978, quickly earning the moniker "Iron Hammer" for her powerful spikes. As a dominant outside hitter, she led the Chinese women's volleyball team to an Olympic gold medal in 1984, alongside victories in the 1981 World Cup and the 1982 World Championship.
After a distinguished playing career, Lang transitioned to coaching, taking the helm of the Chinese women's national team in 1995 and guiding them to an Olympic silver medal in 1996. Later, she led the United States team to an Olympic silver in 2008. Her return to coach China in 2013 culminated in the team's triumph at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, further solidifying her status as a revered figure in Chinese sports for her enduring contributions across multiple generations of athletes.
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