Andrezza Martins | |||
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Full name | Andrezza Martins das Chagas | ||
Nickname | Rtvelo | ||
Born | Manaus, Brazil | August 12, 1977||
Hometown | Manaus, Brazil | ||
Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Beach volleyball information | |||
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Last updated: August 2, 2008 |
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