| Talmo Oliveira | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Talmo Curto de Oliveira |
| Born | October 10, 1969 (age 54) Itabira, Brazil |
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Setter |
| Number | 10 |
Honours | |
Talmo Curto de Oliveira (born October 10, 1969), known as Talmo, is a Brazilian retired volleyball player. He was a member of the Brazilian national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, defeating the Netherlands (3-0) in the final. He played as a setter.
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