| Miriam Herrera | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Miriam Herrera León | ||
| Nationality | Cuban | ||
| Born | 28 July 1950 | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Number | 7 | ||
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Honours | |||
Miriam Herrera (born 28 July 1950) is a retired Cuban volleyball player and two-time Olympian. She competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. [1] Herrera helped the Cuban team win gold medals at the 1971 and 1975 Pan American Games. [2]
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