Jordan Larson, one of the most decorated volleyball players in American history, has announced that the 2026 season will be her final chapter in competitive volleyball. The four-time Olympic medalist revealed on Friday that she will step away from playing professionally after this year, closing out a remarkable 17-season career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. “This season isn’t about an ending,” Larson said. “It’s about celebrating what made the journey possible.” Rather than view this year as a finish line, she’s choosing to use it to honor the people, places and moments that shaped her path — from grassroots gyms in Nebraska to Olympic podiums around the world. A Career Built on Excellence Larson’s volleyball journey began in Hooper, Nebraska, and took her to the University of Nebraska, where she became a three-time All-American and helped the Cornhuskers capture the 2006 national championship. On the international stage, Larson’s resume reads like a history of U.S....