Lauren Wenger is a defender for the 2008 US Olympic Water Polo Team.
Stats:
- DEFENDER
- HEIGHT: 6’3’’
- EDUCATION: USC 2006
- CLUB: NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
- BIRTHDAY: 3/11/84
- BIRTHPLACE: ANAHEIM, CA
- HOMETOWN: LONG BEACH, CA
- RESIDENCE: LONG BEACH, CA
Personal Notes:
- She majored in policy, planning and development
- Parents are Steve and Janet
- Her sister, Jana, also played for USC
- Brother is a Marine Safety Sergeant for Long Beach Fire/Lifeguard Department
- Supports the campaign for Breast Cancer Research (grandmother passed away from breast cancer)
- Best thing about water polo are the friendships and relationships that are made, the tough times and good times make new and old friendships that much better
- Father played water polo and introduced her and her siblings to the game
- Thought of being an Olympian motivates her, in addition to playing at a high level and traveling the world
