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Born | Lima, Perú | April 15, 1997
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Peru |
Sport | Beach volleyball |
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Heredia currently plays the South American Beach Volleyball Circuit.
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