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Lang Ping

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Lang Ping (simplified Chinese: 郎平), known as Jenny Lang Ping is one of the most famous and respected individuals in the history of volleyball. She was hired as the head coach of the USA women's national volleyball team on February 7, 2005. Her nickname is "Iron Hammer" (simplified Chinese: 铁榔头). She is considered by many a "national hero" in China and her name is immediately recognizable among Chinese over 30.

According to USA Volleyball, Lang Ping was a member of the Chinese women's national team that won an Olympic gold medal over the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, a World Championship crown in 1982 and World Cup titles in 1981 and 1985.

In 1995, Lang Ping became the head coach of the Chinese national team and eventually guided the squad to the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

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