Claritza Herrera

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Claritza Herrera
Personal information
Full nameClaritza Herrera Michelena
NationalityCuban
Born (1952-10-09) 9 October 1952 (age 71)
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Volleyball information
Number9
National team
1971-1972Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1971 Cali Team

Claritza Herrera (born 9 October 1952) is a retired Cuban volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] She also helped the Cuban team win the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Claritza Herrera Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  2. "Claritza Herrera". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.