 Vita Nel (right) at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vitalina Nel |
| Born | 11 December 1975 Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sport | Beach Volleyball |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2008 Summer Olympics |
Vitalina "Vita" Nel (born 11 December 1975) is a South African olympic beach volleyballer who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She was partnered with Judith Augoustides. [1] [2]
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