Gustavo Endres facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gustavo Endres
Personal information
Full name	Gustavo Endres
Born	(1975-08-23) 23 August 1975 (age 49) Passo Fundo, Brazil
Height	2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight	98 kg (216 lb)
Spike	337 cm (133 in)
Block	325 cm (128 in)
Coaching information
Current team	APAV Canoas
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Current team	Retired
Career
Years Teams 1996–2001 EC Banespa 2001–2003 4Torri Ferrara 2003–2004 Andreoli Latina 2004–2009 Sisley Treviso 2009–2011 EC Pinheiros 2011–2012 Floripa Esporte Clube 2012–2015 APAV Canoas
National team
1997–2011  Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 1 1 0 World Championship 2 0 0 World Cup 2 0 1 World Grand Champions Cup 2 1 0 World League 6 1 2 Pan American Games 2 0 1 South American Championship 2 0 0 Total 17 3 3 Olympic Games Gold 2004 Athens Silver 2008 Beijing World Championship Gold 2002 Argentina Gold 2006 Japan World Cup Gold 2003 Japan Gold 2007 Japan Bronze 2011 Japan World Grand Champions Cup Gold 1997 Japan Gold 2005 Japan Silver 2001 Japan World League Gold 2001 Katowice Gold 2004 Rome Gold 2005 Belgrade Gold 2006 Moscow Gold 2007 Katowice Silver 2002 Belo Horizonte Bronze 1999 Mar del Plata Bronze 2000 Rotterdam Pan American Games Gold 2007 Rio de Janeiro Gold 2011 Guadalajara Bronze 2003 Santo Domingo South American Championship Gold 2005 Lages Gold 2007 Santiago
Last updated: 9 January 2016

Gustavo Endres is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. He was born on August 23, 1975. Gustavo played for the Brazilian national team from 1997 to 2008.

He won many important awards during his career. Gustavo earned a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. He also won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. Gustavo was a World Champion twice, in 2002 and 2006. He also won many medals in other big tournaments. These include the World League and the World Cup. He was known as one of the best blockers in the world.

Gustavo Endres' Volleyball Career

Gustavo Endres was a key player for the Brazilian national team. He played as a middle blocker. This position is very important in volleyball. Middle blockers are tall players who stand at the net. They try to stop the other team's attacks. They also score points by hitting the ball over the net.

Playing for the National Team

Gustavo was part of the national team for many years. He helped them win a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Four years later, he won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. After the 2008 Olympics, Gustavo retired from the national team.

He also helped Brazil win the World Championship two times. These wins were in 2002 and 2006. Gustavo and his team also won the World League five times. These wins happened in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Gustavo's Personal Life

Gustavo Endres was born in Passo Fundo, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He comes from a family of volleyball players. His younger brother, Murilo, is also a well-known volleyball player.

Gustavo is married to Rachel. They have two sons named Enzo and Eric. Both of his sons also enjoy playing volleyball, following in their father's footsteps.

Awards and Recognitions

Gustavo Endres received many individual awards. These awards recognized him as one of the best players in the world. He was often praised for his blocking skills.

Individual Awards

• 2001 FIVB World League: Best Blocker
• 2001 America Cup: Best Server
• 2002 FIVB World Championship: Best Blocker
• 2003 Pan American Games: Best Blocker
• 2006 CEV Champions League: Best Blocker
• 2006 Italian League: Best Blocker
• 2007 FIVB World League: Best Blocker
• 2008 Olympic Games: Best Blocker

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  The Olympic rings, a symbol of the Olympic Games where Gustavo won gold and silver medals.

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In Spanish: Gustavo Endres para niños