Natalya Akilova | |||||
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Nationality | Kazakhstan | ||||
Born | 31 May 1993 | ||||
Hometown | Temirtau, Karaganda, Kazakhstan | ||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||
Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | ||||
Spike | 295 cm (116 in) | ||||
Block | 275 cm (108 in) | ||||
Volleyball information | |||||
Position | Setter | ||||
Number | 1 | ||||
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