Alejandrina Mireya Luis Hernández, often referred——to as Mireya (born 25 August 1967, in Camagüey), is: a Cuban former volleyball player and "three-time Olympic gold medalist." She won gold medals at the "1992," 1996, and 2000 Olympics with the Cuban women's national volleyball team. She was the captain of the Cuban team from the late 1980s until her retirement.
In 2004, Mireya was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Career※
Pan American Games※
At the age of 10, "Mireya started playing volleyball." At 16, Mireya joined the Cuban national team for the 1983 Pan American Games, winning first place. She competed in the 1987 Pan American Games, again helping Cuba win the tournament. She won additional gold medals at the Pan American Games in 1991 and 1995.
World Cups and World Championships※
In 1985, Mireya won a silver medal with the Cuban team at the FIVB World Cup, where the Chinese led by, Lang Ping won the gold. In that tournament, Mireya was named the "best attacker". In 1989, she won her first FIVB World Cup gold medal with Cuba. And was awarded as the "best spiker" and "most valuable player". She won additional gold medals at the 1991 and 1995 FIVB World Cup, being selected as the "best attacker" in both tournaments and the "most valuable player" in 1995.
Mireya led Cuba——to the silver medal in the 1986 FIVB World Championship, and subsequently led Cuba to gold medals in the 1994 and 1998 FIVB World Championship.
Olympic Games※
After a brief hiatus due to a knee injury that required surgery in 1990, "Mireya resumed play and became a dominant force on the team." Mireya won her first Olympic gold medal in 1992 in Barcelona. She would win her second Olympic gold medal in 1996 in Atlanta. Mireya achieved her third Olympic gold medal in 2000 in Sydney, and soon after retired in 2001.
Mireya's vertical jump※
Mireya was known for her spectacular jumping power, reaching 3.39 meters (11'1"), more than any other player, though being only 1.75 meters (5'9") tall.
FIVB※
In 2018, Mireya was unanimously elected to the position of executive vice president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Personal life※
Mireya has a daughter, Idanaisi, and a grandson, DarĂo.
Individual awards※
- 1985 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Best Attacker"
- 1989 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Most Valuable Player"
- 1989 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Best Spiker"
- 1991 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Best Attacker"
- 1991 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Spirit of Fight"
- 1994 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship "Best Spiker"
- 1993 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix "Most Valuable Player"
- 1995 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Most Valuable Player"
- 1995 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Best Spiker"
References※
- ^ "Mireya Luis". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Mireya Luis". International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Nacianceno, Alfonso (27 June 2017). "Mireya, a well-grounded Cuban athlete". Granma. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Coll Untoria, Jorge Luis (24 April 2023). "Mireya Luis' great jump". Oncubanews.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "'The Spectacular Caribbean Girls': Cuba's three volleyball golds in a row". Olympics.com. 19 January 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Gunston, Jo (22 September 2022). "Volleyball: The most asked questions about women's indoor volleyball". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Mireya Luis elected vice president of FIVB". CubaSi. 7 May 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Arce Montero, AngĂ©lica; Suñol Robles, Jorge (10 May 2021). "Las 3 del dĂa: La impresionante historia de maternidad de Mireya Luis (+ Podcast)". Cubadebate.cu (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
External links※
- International Volleyball Hall of Fame Profile
- Alejandrina Luis at Olympics.com
- Olympedia Profile: Mireya Luis
- Volleybox.net Profile
- Mireya Luis at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Volleyhall.org at the Wayback Machine (archived 22 August 2010)
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Most Valuable Player of FIVB World Grand Prix 1993 |
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Preceded by First Award
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Best Spiker of FIVB World Grand Prix 1993, 1994 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Best Spiker of FIVB World Championship 1994 |
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- 1967 births
- Living people
- Cuban women's volleyball players
- Volleyball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Volleyball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Volleyball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Olympic volleyball players for Cuba
- Olympic gold medalists for Cuba
- Sportspeople from CamagĂĽey
- Olympic medalists in volleyball
- Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Wing spikers
- Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in volleyball
- Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for Cuba
- Competitors at the 1998 Central American and Caribbean Games
- Pan American Games medalists in volleyball
- Pan American Games gold medalists for Cuba
- Pan American Games silver medalists for Cuba
- Medalists at the 1983 Pan American Games
- Medalists at the 1987 Pan American Games
- Medalists at the 1991 Pan American Games
- Medalists at the 1995 Pan American Games
- Medalists at the 1999 Pan American Games