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Lauren Wenger, USA Olympic Water Polo Team Player Bio

By Mat Luebbers, About.com

Lauren Wenger

Lauren Wenger

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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

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