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Lauren Doyle

American rugby sevens player (born 1991)

Lauren Doyle

Doyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Born

(1991-02-23) February 23, 1991 (age 33)

Springfield, Illinois, U.S.

Education

Meridian High School

Alma mater

Eastern Illinois University

Rugby player

Height

5 ft 6 in (168 cm)

Weight

150 lb (68 kg)

Rugby union career

Medal record

Lauren Doyle (born February 23, 1991) is an American rugby sevens player. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's national rugby sevens team and represented the United States at 3 Olympic Games: 2016, 2020, and 2024.^[1]^[2]

Doyle captained the U.S. Eagles rugby sevens team at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.^[3]^[4]

Doyle now hosts a Podcast with USA Rugby teammate Kristi Kirshe called "Chasing Eagles" where they discuss news and updates about USA Rugby.^[5]

Rugby career

Doyle is a three-time United States Olympian, playing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Doyle and the Eagles finished in 5th place in Rio, 6th in Tokyo, and earned a bronze medal in Paris.^[6]^[7]

Doyle was nominated for the UL Mark of Excellence in HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Awards in 2020.

^ "Lauren Doyle". Toronto2015.org. 2015 Pan American Games. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
^ "TeamUSA Rugby at the 2015 Pan American Games". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
^ "USA names rosters for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
^ Cahill, Calder (September 1, 2022). "Women's Eagles Sevens target podium chase as roster is named for the Rugby World Cup Sevens". eagles.rugby. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
^ "Chasing Eagles Podcast | Kate Zackary and Freda Tafuna". usa.rugby. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
^ "Lauren Doyle". www.teamusa.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
^ "2024 Olympics: U.S. women's rugby sevens wins first bronze medal, stunning Australia with try as clock expires". CBSSports.com. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.