Giovane Gávio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Giovane Gávio
Personal information
Full name	Giovane Farinazzo Gavio
Born	(1970-09-07) 7 September 1970 (age 54) Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	86 kg (190 lb)
Spike	340 cm (134 in)
Block	322 cm (127 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Number	3
National team
1989–2004  Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 2 0 0 World Championship 1 0 0 World Cup 1 0 1 World Grand Champions Cup 1 2 0 World League 4 2 4 Pan American Games 0 2 1 South American Championship 8 0 0 Total 17 6 6 Olympic Games Gold 1992 Barcelona Team Gold 2004 Athens Team World Championship Gold 2002 Argentina Team World Cup Gold 2003 Japan Team Bronze 1995 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 1997 Japan Team Silver 1993 Japan Team Silver 2001 Japan Team World League Gold 1993 São Paulo Gold 2001 Katowice Gold 2003 Madrid Gold 2004 Rome Team Silver 1995 Rio de Janeiro Silver 2002 Belo Horizonte Bronze 1990 Osaka Bronze 1994 Milan Bronze 1999 Mar del Plata Bronze 2000 Rotterdam Pan American Games Silver 1991 Havana Team Silver 1999 Winnipeg Team Bronze 2003 Santo Domingo Team South American Championship Gold 1989 Brazil Gold 1991 Brazil Gold 1993 Argentina Gold 1995 Brazil Gold 1997 Venezuela Gold 1999 Argentina Gold 2001 Colombia Gold 2003 Brazil

Giovane Farinazzo Gavio (born September 7, 1970), known simply as Giovane, is a famous Brazilian former volleyball player and coach. He was a key member of the Brazil men's national volleyball team. He helped his team win a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. They won by beating the Netherlands in the final match.

Giovane played as an outside hitter, a position important for both attacking and defending. He competed in three Olympic Games, starting in 1992. After his indoor volleyball career, he also played beach volleyball.

A Champion Player: Olympic Gold

Giovane Gavio was a star player for the Brazilian national volleyball team. He was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. This was a huge moment for Brazilian volleyball.

More International Success

Giovane continued to achieve great things with the national team. He won another Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He also helped Brazil win the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in Argentina. In 2003, his team won the 2003 FIVB Men's World Cup in Japan. These wins showed how strong the Brazilian team was with Giovane.

From Player to Coach

After a successful playing career, Giovane Gavio became a volleyball coach. He coached SESI São Paulo, a top team in Brazil's Superliga. He made history by becoming one of the few people to win the Superliga as both a player and a coach. This shows his deep understanding of the game.

Hall of Fame Recognition

In 2021, Giovane Gavio was honored for his amazing career. He was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. This special award recognizes the greatest volleyball players and coaches from around the world.

Giovane's Special Awards

Throughout his career, Giovane received several individual awards for his skills:

• In 1989, he was named the "Best Blocker" at the FIVB World Cup.
• In 1993, he was the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) at the FIVB World League.
• In 2003, he earned the "Best Spiker" award at the FIVB World Cup.

See also

In Spanish: Giovane Gavio para niños