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Foluke Gunderson
Also known as Foluke Atinuke Akinradewo, Foluke Atinuke Gunderson
- Born
- Oct 5, 1987age 38
- height
- 6'3" (or 190 cm)
- nationality
- American), (Canadian), (Nigerian
Career
Active 2005 – 2022
Biography
About Foluke Gunderson
Foluke Gunderson is a former professional volleyball player who won a complete set of Olympic medals: gold at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, silver at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Standing 6'3" (190 cm), she played as a middle blocker for Japanese club Hisamitsu Springs. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, she represented the United States internationally. She won gold with the national team at the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix, the 2014 World Championship, and the Rimini Volleyball Nations League. Her 2020 Olympic win allowed her to complete the trifecta of Olympic medals. Over a 17-year career, from 2005 to 2022, she established herself as a formidable presence at the net. After retiring, she has remained connected to the sport she loves.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-2022 (started around 18 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Black
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 174 lbs (or 79 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 51k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did her Olympic medal collection reflect her career timeline?
Foluke won bronze at the 2016 Rio Games, silver at the 2012 London Games, and gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games, spanning over two Olympic cycles.
Where did she play professionally?
She played for the Japanese club Hisamitsu Springs, based on her listed profession.
Did you know
- She was born on October 5, 1987, in London, Ontario, Canada.
- At 6'3" (190 cm), she had a height advantage as a middle blocker.
- She retired in 2022 after 17 years of professional play.
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