Danielle Scott-Arruda
Also known as Danielle Racquel Scott-Arruda
- Born
- Oct 1, 1972age 53
- height
- 6'2" (or 187 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1990 – 2014
Biography
About Danielle Scott-Arruda
American volleyball player Danielle Scott-Arruda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 1, 1972. She is a former sportswoman who competed at the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics, breaking the U.S. female volleyball athlete record for Olympic appearances. Her career spanned from 1990 to 2014, beginning when she was around 18 years old and lasting 24 years.
Scott-Arruda stands 6'2" and weighs 187 lbs. She is of mixed-race ethnicity, primarily Black, and is straight. In recognition of her lifetime achievements, she was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016. She maintains a presence on Instagram with about 5k followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1990-2014 (started around 18 years old; 24 years active)
- Birthplace
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 187 lbs (or 85 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 5k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Olympic appearances did Danielle Scott-Arruda make?
She competed in five Olympic Games: 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012, setting a U.S. female volleyball athlete record.
When did Danielle Scott-Arruda start and end her volleyball career?
Her career ran from 1990 to 2014, starting when she was about 18 years old and lasting 24 years.
What honor did Danielle Scott-Arruda receive for her volleyball achievements?
She was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016.
Did you know
- She competed at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 to 2012, a record for U.S. female volleyball athletes.
- Her career as a volleyball player spanned 24 years, from 1990 to 2014.
- Born on October 1, 1972, she shares a birthday with notable figures but remains focused on her own legacy.
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