15 Facts About Jordyn Poulter

Jordyn Ashley Poulter is an American volleyball player.

Jordyn Poulter was born in Naperville, Illinois and grew up in Aurora, Colorado, attending Eaglecrest High School.

Jordyn Poulter was the overall No 3 nationally ranked recruit coming out of high school and won several state and national awards, including the Andi Collins award for the best setter in the country.

Jordyn Poulter totaled 2,529 assists, 716 kills, 664 digs, 385 blocks and 208 aces over 101 high school matches.

Jordyn Poulter was recruited by several top college volleyball teams, with her final two choices being UCLA and Illinois, ultimately committing to Illinois between her freshman and sophomore years in high school.

Jordyn Poulter was a two-time All-American and was named the Big Ten Setter of the Year during her senior season, and led Illinois to a Final Four appearance.

Jordyn Poulter began training with the senior US National Team in the summer of 2018, while she was still in college.

Jordyn Poulter was part of the team that won a gold medal in the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League tournament, as well as the 2019 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup.

Jordyn Poulter started the majority of the matches, and USA won the gold medal for the third straight year after defeating Brazil.

Jordyn Poulter was named "Best Setter" at the conclusion of the tournament.

On June 7,2021, US National Team head coach Karch Kiraly announced Jordyn Poulter would be part of the 12-player Olympic roster for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Jordyn Poulter successfully returned to lead her team to victories in the semifinals and eventually led Team USA to their first-ever gold medal in women's indoor competition.

Jordyn Poulter returned to play with the US National Team at the 2024 Volleyball Women's Nations League and was named to the Olympic roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Jordyn Poulter is a founding athlete for LOVB Pro, a new professional league in the US.

In May 2022, Jordyn Poulter revealed her gold medal from the 2020 Summer Olympics was stolen out of her vehicle in Anaheim, California.