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Chiaka Ogbogu

Chiaka Ogbogu

Middle Blocker

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Athlete background

Meet Chiaka

A Coppell, Texas native, Chiaka was the 2012 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year who led her high school to two state championships. At the University of Texas, Chiaka was a three-time First Team All-American and set the school record for blocks and block assists. With the U.S. National Team, she’s won two Olympic medals – gold at Tokyo 2020, silver at Paris 2024 – and was named to the Paris 2024 Dream Team as Best Blocker. Chiaka’s also powered the U.S. to two Volleyball Nations League titles. Professionally, Chiaka has played for some of the most dominant club teams in the world, winning the Polish Cup, Italian Cup, Italian Supercup, FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship, Turkish Supercup and Champions League while being named Best Middle Blocker at the 2022 World Club Championship.

Hometown

Coppell, TX

College

University of Texas

Position

Middle Blocker

Highlight

Olympic Gold Medalist

Highlights

0:57Athlete Highlight | Molly McCage, March 22 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Molly McCage, March 22 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Mar 22, 2025

3:44LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 22, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

8:31Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

5:27Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

8:20LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 21, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 21, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

1:49Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 21 at LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 21 at LOVB Omaha

Mar 21, 2025

0:54Chiaka Ogbogu and Khat Bell post-match Interview, March 21 at LOVB Omaha

Chiaka Ogbogu and Khat Bell post-match Interview, March 21 at LOVB Omaha

Mar 21, 2025

4:45Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Omaha | March 21, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Omaha | March 21, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

1:36LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 15, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

2:51Athlete Highlight | Molly McCage, March 15 at LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Molly McCage, March 15 at LOVB Houston

Mar 15, 2025

4:12Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, March 15 at LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, March 15 at LOVB Houston

Mar 15, 2025

7:08Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | March 15, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

12:19Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | March 15, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

2:51Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 8 at LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 8 at LOVB Atlanta

Mar 08, 2025

4:24Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, March 8 at LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, March 8 at LOVB Atlanta

Mar 08, 2025

5:19LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 8, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

14:27Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta| March 8, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta| March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

7:16Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta | March 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

14:37Serving Pancakes | Reading Setters and Snapping Streaks

Serving Pancakes | Reading Setters and Snapping Streaks

Mar 03, 2025

1:42Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 1 at LOVB Madison

Athlete Highlight | Chiaka Ogbogu, March 1 at LOVB Madison

Mar 01, 2025

4:10LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 1, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | March 1, 2025

Mar 01, 2025

14:50Condensed Match | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Austin | February 20, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Austin | February 20, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

4:21Athlete Highlight | Kotoe Inoue, February 20 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Kotoe Inoue, February 20 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 20, 2025

2:04LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 20, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 20, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

4:52Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Austin | February 20, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Austin | February 20, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

5:51LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 19, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 19, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

9:50Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 19, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 19, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

3:14Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, February 19 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, February 19 vs. LOVB Houston

Feb 19, 2025

1:58Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, February 19 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, February 19 vs. LOVB Houston

Feb 19, 2025

5:14Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 19, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 19, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

1:44Molly McCage powers LOVB Austin to third place at LOVB Classic

Molly McCage powers LOVB Austin to third place at LOVB Classic

Feb 16, 2025

4:20Match Recap | LOVB Classic Third-Place Match: Omaha vs. Austin| February 16, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Third-Place Match: Omaha vs. Austin| February 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

2:42LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 15, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

4:37Match Recap | LOVB Classic Semifinal: Austin vs. Atlanta | February 15, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Semifinal: Austin vs. Atlanta | February 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

4:06LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 14, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

1:18Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, February 14 vs LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Logan Eggleston, February 14 vs LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 14, 2025

3:58Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Salt Lake vs. Austin | February 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Salt Lake vs. Austin | February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

7:31LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 5, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 5, 2025

Feb 05, 2025

5:26Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, February 5 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, February 5 vs. LOVB Houston

Feb 05, 2025

13:55Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 5, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 5, 2025

Feb 05, 2025

5:35Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 5, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Austin | February 5, 2025

Feb 05, 2025

2:55Athlete Highlight | Leah Hardeman, February 1 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Leah Hardeman, February 1 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 01, 2025

14:05Condensed Match | LOVB Salt Lake vs LOVB Austin | February 1, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Salt Lake vs LOVB Austin | February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

5:34Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake vs LOVB Austin | February 1, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake vs LOVB Austin | February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

7:22LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 1, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

10:26Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Jan 27, 2025

3:39LOVB Austin Press Conference | January 25, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

2:26Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, January 25 at LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Madisen Skinner, January 25 at LOVB Omaha

Jan 25, 2025

10:48Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Omaha | January 25, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Omaha | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

6:06Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Omaha | January 25, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs. LOVB Omaha | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

1:00:52Serving Pancakes | LOVB is Here! The First Two Weeks with Sarah Franklin and Chiaka Ogbogu

Serving Pancakes | LOVB is Here! The First Two Weeks with Sarah Franklin and Chiaka Ogbogu

Jan 21, 2025

4:47LOVB Austin Press Conference | January 15, 2025

LOVB Austin Press Conference | January 15, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

0:52Athlete Highlights | Anna Haak, January 15 vs LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlights | Anna Haak, January 15 vs LOVB Atlanta

Jan 15, 2025

3:59LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

Jan 15, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

Jan 15, 2025

LOVB Austin Sweeps LOVB Madison for First Win

LOVB Austin Sweeps LOVB Madison for First Win

Jan 10, 2025

3:29Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | January 9, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Houston | January 9, 2025

Jan 09, 2025

LOVB Houston Rallies for Reverse Sweep Victory in Team’s Inaugural Match

LOVB Houston Rallies for Reverse Sweep Victory in Team’s Inaugural Match

Jan 09, 2025

44:14Serving Pancakes | Madi Bugg and Molly McCage: A Friendship through Volleyball

Serving Pancakes | Madi Bugg and Molly McCage: A Friendship through Volleyball

Dec 27, 2024

35:09Serving Pancakes | Khat Bell’s Unrelenting Determination

Serving Pancakes | Khat Bell’s Unrelenting Determination

Dec 19, 2024

Homecoming: the Texas Exes Return with LOVB Austin

Homecoming: the Texas Exes Return with LOVB Austin

Dec 17, 2024

3:43Countdown to LOVB First Serve with Katlyn Gao

Countdown to LOVB First Serve with Katlyn Gao

Nov 26, 2024

REVOLVE and League One Volleyball Announce Partnership to Redefine Sports and Fashion for Women

REVOLVE and League One Volleyball Announce Partnership to Redefine Sports and Fashion for Women

Nov 12, 2024

1:35SPANX x LOVB: Juliann Faucette

SPANX x LOVB: Juliann Faucette

Aug 21, 2024

1:32SPANX x LOVB: Carli Lloyd

SPANX x LOVB: Carli Lloyd

Aug 21, 2024

1:00:55Serving Pancakes | Sticking with the Game: Juliann Faucette and Emily Ehman | LOVB in Paris

Serving Pancakes | Sticking with the Game: Juliann Faucette and Emily Ehman | LOVB in Paris

Aug 12, 2024

34:11Serving Pancakes | Leah Hardeman and Why Representation Matters: LOVB in Paris

Serving Pancakes | Leah Hardeman and Why Representation Matters: LOVB in Paris

Aug 12, 2024

46:48Serving Pancakes | Setters Take Over with Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson - LOVB in Paris

Serving Pancakes | Setters Take Over with Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson - LOVB in Paris

Aug 02, 2024

37:52Serving Pancakes | From Texas with LOVB with Asjia O'Neal and Logan Eggleston - LOVB in Paris

Serving Pancakes | From Texas with LOVB with Asjia O'Neal and Logan Eggleston - LOVB in Paris

Aug 02, 2024

5:48Undeterred: Carli Lloyd

Undeterred: Carli Lloyd

Aug 02, 2024

Paris: the City of LOVB

Paris: the City of LOVB

Jul 25, 2024

Nine LOVB Pro Athletes Named to Paris 2024 Olympic Roster

Nine LOVB Pro Athletes Named to Paris 2024 Olympic Roster

Jun 06, 2024

Team background
Pro athlete

Chiaka on the Court

Achievements and accolades

achievements

Member of U.S. National Team since 2018

2024 Paris Olympic games silver medal, Best Blocker

2024 Club World Championship silver, Best Blocker with VakıfBank

2024 Türkiye Kadınlar Voleybol Ligi Best Spiker with VakıfBank

2023 Champions League Best Blocker with VakıfBank

2023 Club World Championship Best Blocker, Best Spiker

2022 Türkiye Kadınlar Voleybol Ligi Best Spiker

2021 Olympic Games gold

2021 Volleyball Nations League gold

2021 Champions League Best Spiker

2019 Volleyball Nations League gold

2019 FIVB World Cup silver

2018 Pan American Cup gold, Best Middle Blocker

achievements

Member of U.S. National Team since 2018

2024 Paris Olympic games silver medal, Best Blocker

2024 Club World Championship silver, Best Blocker with VakıfBank

2024 Türkiye Kadınlar Voleybol Ligi Best Spiker with VakıfBank

2023 Champions League Best Blocker with VakıfBank

2023 Club World Championship Best Blocker, Best Spiker

2022 Türkiye Kadınlar Voleybol Ligi Best Spiker

2021 Olympic Games gold

2021 Volleyball Nations League gold

2021 Champions League Best Spiker

2019 Volleyball Nations League gold

2019 FIVB World Cup silver

2018 Pan American Cup gold, Best Middle Blocker

Get To Know Chiaka

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I can't believe it's finally here??? It's the biggest blessing getting to represent this country on this stage again. I have even more gratitude this time around getting to share this moment with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has sent me the warmest of wishes and added me and my teammates to your prayer lists! My only prayer is that we continue to make you all proud while honoring the many people who got us here! 🙏🏾❤️ #usavseverybody 🇺🇸

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It's REALLLYYYY inspiring to be in a room full of women AND men all wanting to be a part of elevating the female athlete experience! Thankful for these bad ass group of womenI had the pleasure to hear speak on their individual experiences and hear their suggestions on how to continue to move that needle. Biggg gratitude and shoutout to @uninterrupted for leading alot of those efforts and for giving us the platform to share and the space to have these conversations!

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Through it all, I genuinely enjoyed getting to know myself more this year. Thanking God for all the people He has place to be along this ride with me, I'm thankful for you all🥹!!!! May this next year bring us all closer to who we're called to be!✨🥂

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Starting my summer off with a summer renaissance!🪩🐝

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A season I'll never forget. This part of the club season is always difficult. The ending of something so beautiful! This team and staff are a true testament of the "Hydra"(look it up)! No matter how many times something went "wrong", this group always found a way to make it right. So proud of all involved in achieving our goal. I'll never have enough words to tell you all how much you mean to me! This feeling never gets old!!!!!!! 💛🖤 #championsleaguechamps

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Rounding out BHM with some Feb faves. 🤎

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Khat Bell

Opposite Hitter for LOVB Austin Volleyball

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