Marcus Nilsson | |||
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Born | Torup, Sweden | 7 October 1982||
Height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||
Spike | 360 cm (142 in) | ||
Block | 350 cm (138 in) | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Opposite | ||
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