Margarita Geuer facts for kids
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| Born | 3 May 1966 Seville, Spain |
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| Pro career | 1983–1993 | ||||||||||
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| 1984-1986 | Real Canoe NC | ||||||||||
| 1986-1988 | CD Xuncas | ||||||||||
| 1988-1992 | BEX Banco Exterior | ||||||||||
| 1992-1993 | Dorna Godella | ||||||||||
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Margarita Ivonne "Wonny" Geuer Draeger, born on May 3, 1966, is a famous former Spanish basketball player. She played for the Spanish national team from 1985 to 1993. Wonny helped her country win a gold medal at the 1993 European Championship.
At the club level, she won the 1993 FIBA European Champions Cup. She also earned four Liga Femenina titles.
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Wonny Geuer's Club Career
Wonny Geuer started playing basketball at age 14. She played for teams like Irlandesas de Bamí and Medicina Oximper in her hometown of Seville.
Early Success with Real Canoe
At 17, Wonny began her professional career with Real Canoe NC. Here, she won three Liga Femenina titles in a row. These wins happened from 1984 to 1986.
Playing for CD Xuncas and BEX Banco Exterior
After Real Canoe, she spent two years in Lugo with CD Xuncas. During this time, her team was runner-up in the 1987 league. They also reached the finals of the Copa de la Reina in 1987 and 1988.
Next, Wonny played for four years with the BEX Banco Exterior team. This team brought together Spain's best players. They were preparing for the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona.
Final Season with Dorna Godella
Wonny's last year as a professional player was with Dorna Godella. In September 1992, her team won the FIBA Club World Cup in Brazil. She also helped them win the 1993 Liga Femenina title. To top it off, they won the FIBA European Champions Cup that same year.
Playing for the Spanish National Team
Wonny Geuer joined the Spain women's national basketball team when she was 19. She played for the senior team for eight years, from 1985 to 1993. She played in 158 games and scored an average of 10.9 points per game.
Olympic and European Championships
Wonny took part in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She also played in three European Championships:
- 10th place at the 1985 Eurobasket
- 6th place at the 1987 Eurobasket
- 5th place at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Gold medal at the 1993 Eurobasket
Wonny retired from both the national team and professional basketball at age 27. Her career ended with a gold medal win at the 1993 European Championship final in Perugia.
Wonny Geuer's Family Life
Wonny Geuer was born in Spain to German parents. She is married to Guillermo Hernangómez Heredero, who was also a basketball player.
They have two sons who are also professional basketball players. Willy Hernangómez plays for FC Barcelona. His brother, Juancho Hernangómez, plays for the Greek team Panathinaikos BC.
See also
In Spanish: Margarita Geuer para niños
