Olympic Legend Jordan Larson Returns for One More Season

Sometimes the best decisions come when we finally stop and listen to ourselves. Four-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson is lacing up her sneakers for one more season with LOVB Nebraska after announcing her retirement just months ago.

The Hooper, Nebraska native made the surprising announcement Friday that she'll return for the 2026-27 LOVB Pro season. Larson had told fans that the 2026 season would mark the end of her legendary professional volleyball career, but her heart had other plans.

"This decision took time, and it came from a lot of honest reflection," Larson explained. "I'm coming back because when I got still enough to truly listen, I realized the game wasn't done with me, and I wasn't done with it."

Her return means fans get another year to watch one of America's greatest volleyball players in action. Larson just wrapped up a stellar 2026 season where she finished sixth in the league with 267 points and earned the title of LOVB Best Outside Hitter.

The 2026 season proved she still has plenty left in the tank. She notched 234 kills and led LOVB Nebraska with 15 aces, showing the same competitive fire that made her a household name.

Larson's volleyball resume reads like a dream. She helped Team USA win its first Olympic gold medal in women's indoor volleyball at the Tokyo Games, where she was named tournament MVP. She also collected silver medals in London 2012 and Paris 2024, plus bronze in Rio 2016, becoming the first U.S. indoor volleyball athlete to win four Olympic medals.

Her Nebraska roots run deep. She helped the University of Nebraska win the 2006 NCAA championship and had her number 10 jersey retired by the school in 2017. Just weeks ago, she was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame for her achievements at Logan View High School.

Why This Inspires

Larson's decision shows the power of listening to your inner voice, even when it contradicts plans you've already made public. She's proving that changing your mind isn't weakness but wisdom, especially when you know you have more to give.

As both a player and co-owner of LOVB Nebraska, she's building something bigger than individual accomplishments. Her return gives young athletes another season to learn from one of the sport's all-time greats.

One more season of Jordan Larson magic is coming to Nebraska.