Happy 40th Birthday to Olympic champion Laura Ludwig! 🇩🇪 Inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2025, Laura Ludwig is widely regarded as one of the greatest beach volleyball defenders of all time. An Olympic gold medalist in Rio 2016, multiple-time world champion, and dominant force on the FIVB World Tour, Ludwig’s speed, precision, and competitive brilliance redefined excellence on the sand. Happy Birthday, Laura — your legacy continues to inspire the next generation of champions! Learn more about Laura’s incredible Hall of Fame career by visiting ivhf.org #HappyBirthday #HonorTheLegends #Volleyball #IVHF #HonorVolleyLegends Legacy