| Melania Tartabull | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Melania Tartabull Carrasco | ||
| Nationality | Cuban | ||
| Born | 22 October 1955 | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Number | 9 | ||
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Honours | |||
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