Facts About Foluke Akinradewo’s Husband Jonathan Gunderson

Before the pandemic pushed the Tokyo Olympics back a year, it was unclear whether Foluke Akinradewo, a new mom and volleyball superstar, would be able to compete in her third Olympics in a row.

But she regained her elite form and is now making waves among her teammates. Her husband, Jonathan Gunderson, was by her side throughout the journey.

While he works in the white-collar sector, he has an athletic background that allows him to appreciate his wife’s efforts to compete in the Olympics.

Akinradewo’s personal life and husband, like those of her teammates, have sparked interest on social media. Many people are curious about Foluke Akinradewo’s husband. So, in this Jonathan Gunderson wiki, we go into greater detail about their relationship.

Jonathan Gunderson’s Parents

Jonathan Michael Gunderson was born in Westminster, California on September 6, 1987. He is one of Robert and Mary Gunderson’s two sons.

Jonathan grew up in Laguna Hills with his brother, Robert Gunderson Jr. He attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School and played basketball there.

Jonathan Gunderson’s Professional Career

Jonathan Gunderson began his education at Santa Clara University. The communication major was a member of the Broncos basketball team for one season.

Later, he attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In 2011, he graduated with a BA in communication and media studies from there.

Gunderson began his career at California First National Bank. He worked as an account executive for a year.

He then worked for Alliance Funding Group for three years as an account executive and credit analyst. From 2015 to 2016, he worked in a similar capacity at Quick Bridge. Since 2016, he has worked as a senior financial analyst at the Commercial Bank of California.

Relationship and Children of Jonathan Gunderson and Foluke Akinradewo

Foluke Akinradewo, a Canadian, had been dating California native Gunderson since at least 2016. While he appears to be inactive on social media, he first appeared on her official social media pages in late 2016.

The following year, Akinredwo announced their engagement. Gunderson and Akinredwo tied the knot in San Diego on November 3, 2018. The Olympian’s volleyball teammates were in attendance and were also at the wedding party.

Within a year of her marriage, Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson announced that she and Jonathan were expecting their first child. While many were overjoyed, some questioned whether Foluke would be able to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, which were scheduled for summer 2020 at the time.

Kayode, their son, was born on November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Day!). The Olympian experienced complications following her pregnancy, but she told her husband that she was determined to compete in the Olympics for the third time. Foluke silenced critics by returning to Team USA less than two years after giving birth—just in time for the postponed Olympics—in July 2021.

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