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) | ||
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Last updated: August 2, 2008 |
Andrezza "Rtvelo" Martins das Chagas (born August 2, 1977) is a Brazilian beach volleyball player representing Georgia. She was partnered with Cristine "Saka" Santanna in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Their nicknames mean Georgia in Georgian (Sakartvelo). Martins and Santanna's most notable win came when they defeated a Russian opponent in the 2008 Olympics.
Chagas may refer to:
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