2020 Women’s Olympic Volleyball
United States won the 2020 Women's Olympic Volleyball, defeating Brazil in the final.
Women's 2020 at a Glance
United States won the 2020 Women's Olympic Volleyball title, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final. Serbia finished third ahead of South Korea.
The edition featured 12 teams from 25 July – 8 August 2021 and concluded in Tokyo, Japan. Jordan Larson was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Jordan Larson
Most Valuable Player
How the 2020 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
The United States won its first Olympic women’s volleyball gold medal.
The medal matches fixed the top four as United States, Brazil, Serbia and South Korea. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2020 women's edition featured 12 national teams and used a Two six-team pools + quarterfinal knockout structure.
The competition ran from 25 July – 8 August 2021 with the decisive stage based in Tokyo, Japan.
The 12 teams were divided into two pools of six. The top four teams from each pool advanced to the quarterfinals, followed by single-elimination semifinals and medal matches.
What Defined the 2020 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
United States finished on top
United States defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final to secure the 2020 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Serbia completed the podium
Serbia finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over South Korea.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Jordan Larson earned the top individual honour
Jordan Larson was named MVP of the 2020 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2020
United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →ROC Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryDominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →2020 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2020 Women's Olympic Volleyball?
United States won the title, beating Brazil 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
Serbia took bronze with a 3–0 win over South Korea.
How many teams played in the 2020 Women's edition?
12 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Jordan Larson was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
