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US National Team Member Kelani Lawrence
Racquetball

Kelani Lawrence

Athlete Bio 

Kelani Lawrence Arm

Height

5'5"

Age

31

Hometown

Norfolk, VA

Education

Maury High School Shenandoah University, Regent University

Quick Facts
  • Currently living on the coast of Virginia with husband, Sam Lawrence, and Great Pyrenees pup, Nala
  • Parents are Jim and Maila Bailey (avid racquetballs) who continue to coach her at pro-stops and national events
  • Has been playing the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) full-time for 3 years
  • Works as a government contractor for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and sells health/life insurance with Aflac.
  • Hobbies include hosting for Airbnb, working out, spending time with family and friends, and outdoor activities.
Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (Doubles - Women, Team - Women, Singles - Women)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – bronze (Team - Mixed, Team - Women), 5th (Doubles - Women)
  • Years of participation: Doubles - Women 2022; Team - Mixed 2022; Team - Women 2022; Singles - Women 2021
  • Medals: 3 (1 silver, 2 bronze)
    • Silver – 2021 (Singles - Women)
    • Bronze – 2022 (Team - Mixed, Team - Women)

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