Lauren Carlini

Setter

Lauren on the Court

A setter from Aurora, Illinois, Lauren earned three All-America honors and 2014 Big Ten Player of the Year at University of Wisconsin. As a member of the U.S. National Team, she won gold at the 2019 Volleyball Nations League, two Pan American Cup gold medals – alongside MVP and Best Setter honors in 2018 – and silver at the 2019 FIVB World Cup. Lauren made her Olympic debut in 2024, helping the U.S. claim silver. During her seven-year pro career, Lauren has one Champions League title (2019 with Igor Gorgonzola Novara of Italy) and six domestic cup medals.

Hometown

Aurora, IL

College

University of Wisconsin

Position

Setter

Highlight

All-American

Pro athlete

Lauren on the Court

Achievements and accolades

achievements

Member of U.S. Women’s National Team

2024 Paris Olympic Games silver medal

2019 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Co-Most Improved Player

3x All-American at Wisconsin

2016-17 Sullivan Award for best amateur athlete in any sport in the US

2023 NORCECA Continental Championship Silver Medal

2019 FIVB World Cup Silver Medal

2018 Pan American Cup Gold Medal

2017 Pan American Cup Gold Medal

2017 FIVB World Grand Championships Cup Bronze Medal

2016 Pan American Cup Bronze Medal

2012 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year

achievements

Member of U.S. Women’s National Team

2024 Paris Olympic Games silver medal

2019 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Co-Most Improved Player

3x All-American at Wisconsin

2016-17 Sullivan Award for best amateur athlete in any sport in the US

2023 NORCECA Continental Championship Silver Medal

2019 FIVB World Cup Silver Medal

2018 Pan American Cup Gold Medal

2017 Pan American Cup Gold Medal

2017 FIVB World Grand Championships Cup Bronze Medal

2016 Pan American Cup Bronze Medal

2012 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year

Get To Know Lauren

On the Court

Member of U.S. Women’s National Team
2024 Paris Olympic Games silver medal
2019 USA Volleyball Female Indoor Co-Most Improved Player
3x All-American at Wisconsin
2016-17 Sullivan Award for best amateur athlete in any sport in the US
2023 NORCECA Continental Championship Silver Medal
2019 FIVB World Cup Silver Medal
2018 Pan American Cup Gold Medal
2017 Pan American Cup Gold Medal
2017 FIVB World Grand Championships Cup Bronze Medal
2016 Pan American Cup Bronze Medal
2012 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year

Starting Out

Baby Lauren and her turtle knee pads

Wine not 🍷

When you say Winesconsin, you’ve said it all

Sick day with the real life “Top Gun”!

Had the coolest day EVER getting to hangout and tour with some of the Air Force troops here in Poland. What an absolute honor and privilege it was. Grateful more than ever for our military and everyone serving to protect. 🇺🇸

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