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LAURA BERG
- 3 Time Olympic Champion: 1996-2000-2004
- Hometown: Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
- High School: Santa Fe
- College: Fresno State
- Position: Center Field
- B/T:L/L
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Laura began her stellar career in Fresno, California. Grand slams and broken records paved the way to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team. After returning to Fresno State, she led the Bulldogs to an NCAA National Championship, earning a spot in history with the second-most career hits of any softball athlete to come before her. She is still the only Bulldog to achieve three consecutive 100-hit seasons. But Fresno State was only a glimpse of things to come. Berg emerged from college as one of the top outfielders in the world. She led the United States Softball Team to Olympic Gold Medals in 1996, 2000, and 2004, taking her place in history as one of the few softball players to claim such an honor.
Career Highlights:
International:
- Gold Medalist - 2006 ISF XI World Championships
- 2006 World Cup of Softball Champion
- Three-time USA Softball Olympian (2004,2000,1996)
- Three-time Olympic softball gold medalist (2004,2000,1996)
- Three-time starting center fielder for USA at 2004,2000,1996 Olympic Games
- 2003 & 1999 Pan American Games gold medal
- 2002, 1998 & 1994 ISF World Championship gold medal
- 1998 & 1997 USA Coca-Cola Softball American Challenge Series Tour
- 1997 Superball Classic silver medal
- 1996 final 60-player squad for the USA Olympic Softball Team camp
- 1995 Superball Classic gold medal
- Three-time US Olympic Festival participant (two bronze medals)
- Played for WPSL Gold professional team consisting of 2000 Olympians
- USA National Team member since 1994
- Olympic Highlights: In 1996, went 1-2 and scored the first run of the gold medal game to defeat China , 3-1; in 2000, had the game-winning hit with one out in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Japan , 2-1
Collegiate:
- 2003 Top Dog Alumni Award
- Four-time All-American
- Four-time All-West Region
- Four-time All-WAC
- Three-time NCAA Women's College World Series participant
- Two-time NCAA Regional all-tournament team
- Two-time Fresno State MVP
- Finished Bulldog career ranked No. 2 in career hits (396)
- 1998 NCAA Championship Title
- 1998 All-WCWS after hitting .471
- 1998Fresno State softball Career Achievement Award
- 1996 Student Sports' "Sisters of the Year"
- 1996 & 1998 WAC championship crowns
- Only Bulldog with three straight 100-hit seasons
- Posted a 160-game defensive errorless streak
- WAC's career leader in triples, runs, hits, at bats and total bases
- Ranks in four NCAA all-time batting categories
- Ranks in 12 Fresno State all-time batting categories
- Helped Fresno State to a 206-60 (.774) record in four-year career
Personal:
- Parents: Harvey and Audrey Berg
- Siblings: Greg and a younger brother, Geoff, Twin sister, Randi, also played for the Bulldogs and was the starting shortstop
- Graduated from Fresno State in 1998 with a degree in recreation and leisure studies ...
- Volunteer for Special Olympics.
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