Indira Mestre | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Indira Mestre Baro | ||
Nationality | Cuban | ||
Born | 21 April 1979 | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Spike | 332 cm (131 in) | ||
Block | 329 cm (130 in) | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Middle blocker | ||
Number | 9 | ||
National team | |||
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