Torres, Regla (1975–)

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Torres, Regla (1975–)

Cuban volleyball player. Name variations: Regla R. Torres Herrera. Born Feb 12, 1975, in Cuba.

Middle blocker/hitter, won a gold medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992), the youngest player in history (19) to win an Olympic gold in volleyball; won a team World championship (1994); won team gold medals at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and Sydney Olympics (2000). Named MVP at Senior World championships (1994).

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