Fernanda Ferreira (volleyball)

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Fernanda Ferreira
Gold Olympic Medal 2012.jpg
Fernandinha in 2012
Personal information
Full nameFernanda Cristina Ferreira
NicknameFernandinha
BornJanuary 10, 1980 (1980-01-10) (age 44)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
HometownRio de Janeiro
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Spike288 cm (113 in)
Block276 cm (109 in)
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current clubRetired
National team
2009–2012Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Olympic rings.svg
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 London Team
World Grand Prix
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Ningbo Team

Fernanda Cristina Ferreira (born January 10, 1980), known as Fernandinha, is a retired Brazilian professional volleyball player. She played for the Brazilian national team as a setter. [1] She won a gold medal with the national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. [2]

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References

  1. "Fernanda Ferreira". Volleyball Movies.
  2. "Women's Volleyball". London2012.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2012.