Oliver Lang

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Oliver Lang
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornOliver William Lang
(1983-01-04) January 4, 1983 (age 43)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Professional paintball player, entrepreneur
Years active1997–present
Sport
Sport Paintball
Team San Diego Dynasty
Los Angeles Ironmen
Medal record
Men's Paintball
Representing United States
NXL World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svgSan Diego Dynasty2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2022
Gold medal icon (G initial).svgLos Angeles Ironmen2007, 2008
Hall of Icons
2023

Oliver "Ollie" Lang (born January 4, 1983) is an American professional paintball player. Widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport, Lang has won over 50 professional titles across several decades. [1] He is a founding member of San Diego Dynasty and was the first player in the sport's history to receive a $100,000 individual contract salary. [2]

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Career

San Diego Dynasty and early success (1997–2005)

Lang began playing competitively in 1997 with the "Ironkids." In 2002, he co-founded San Diego Dynasty with childhood friends including Ryan Greenspan and Alex Fraige. The team won their first professional World Cup in 2001 and became a dominant force in the NPPL and PSP circuits. By age 19, Lang was named "Player of the Year" by multiple international paintball magazines. [3]

Los Angeles Ironmen (2006–2010)

In 2006, Lang made industry history by leaving Dynasty to join the Los Angeles Ironmen for a contract valued at $100,000 per year. [4] He led the Ironmen to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2007 and 2008 before returning to Dynasty in 2011.

Return to competition and Hormesis (2011–present)

After rejoining Dynasty, Lang helped the team secure its 50th professional win at the 2011 NPPL Huntington Beach event. Following a period of semi-retirement starting in 2017, he co-founded Hormesis Paintball, a lifestyle and equipment brand. [1] In 2022, he returned for the NXL World Cup, winning the championship and earning Finals MVP honors. [5]

Major Championship Wins

YearEventTeamLeague
2001World CupSan Diego DynastyNPPL
2002World CupSan Diego DynastyPSP
2003World CupSan Diego DynastyPSP
2004World CupSan Diego DynastyPSP
2005World CupSan Diego DynastyPSP
2007World CupLos Angeles IronmenPSP
2008World CupLos Angeles IronmenPSP
2022World CupSan Diego DynastyNXL

References

  1. 1 2 Dresser, John. "Talking with Oliver Lang". Iconic Paintball. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  2. ↑ "Oliver "Ollie" Lang". The MY HERO Project. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ↑ Shafer, Jacob (August 19, 2005). "Paintball Player Oliver Lang". Archived from the original on June 15, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Oliver Lang goes to Dye & the Ironmen" . Retrieved 2007-05-10.{{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  5. ↑ "Oliver Lang - Return of the King". Verbhal Photo. November 30, 2022. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
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