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| Berenice Restituyo | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nationality | Dominican | ||
| Born | 11 May 1977 | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Spike | 299 cm (118 in) | ||
| Block | 291 cm (115 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Number | 6 (national team) | ||
| National team | |||
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