Regla Torres
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Herrera.
Regla Torres Herrera (born 12 February 1975, in Havana), more commonly known as Regla Torres, is a Cuban former volleyball player who won three Olympic gold medals with the Cuban women's national volleyball team.[1] She began playing on the international circuit at the age of 14.[1] As a middle blocker, she was a key player in the dominance of the Cuban national team of the 1990s.[1][2]
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Full name | Regla Radameris Torres Herrera | ||||
Born | (1975-02-12) 12 February 1975 (age 49) Havana, Cuba | ||||
Hometown | Havana, Cuba | ||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||
Spike | 331 cm (130 in) | ||||
Block | 315 cm (124 in) | ||||
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Position | Middle blocker | ||||
Number | 10 | ||||
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In 2001, Torres was the recipient of the "Best Player of the 20th Century" award by the FIVB[3] and was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.[1]