Elisa Togut facts for kids
Elisa Togut (born on May 14, 1978, in Gorizia, Italy) is a famous Italian former volleyball player. She played for the Italian National Team and represented her country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. At those Olympic Games, her team finished in ninth place. Just two years later, Elisa achieved a huge success at the World Championship held in Germany. Her team won the gold medal, and Elisa was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the whole tournament!
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Medal record | ||
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Women's Volleyball | ||
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World Championship | ||
Gold | 2002 Germany | Team |
European Championship | ||
Silver | 2001 Varna | Team |
Silver | 2005 Zagreb | Team |
FIVB World Grand Prix | ||
Silver | 2004 Reggio Calabria | Team |
Elisa Togut's Volleyball Journey
Elisa Togut was a key player for the Italian national volleyball team for many years. She was known for her powerful hits and strong defense on the court. Her dedication helped her team achieve great things in international competitions.
Major Team Achievements
Elisa Togut played in many important volleyball tournaments around the world. Here are some of her team's top finishes:
- 1998 World Championship — 5th place
- 1998 FIVB World Grand Prix — 5th place
- 1999 FIVB World Cup — 7th place
- 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix — 4th place
- 2000 Olympic Games — 9th place
- 2000 FIVB World Grand Prix — 7th place
- 2001 European Championship — 2nd place (Silver Medal)
- 2002 World Championship — 1st place (Gold Medal)
- 2003 FIVB World Grand Prix — 5th place
- 2004 Olympic Games — 5th place
- 2005 European Championship — 2nd place (Silver Medal)
Individual Recognition
Elisa Togut's amazing skills were recognized with a special award:
- 2002 World Championship "Most Valuable Player" — This award means she was considered the best player in the entire tournament!