Mireya Luis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mireya Luis
Personal information
Full name	Alejandrina Mireya Luis Hernández
Nationality	Cuban
Born	(1967-08-25) 25 August 1967 (age 56) Camagüey, Cuba
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	69 kg (152 lb)
Spike	339 cm (133 in)
Block	325 cm (128 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Number	3
National team
1983-2001  Cuba
Honours Women's volleyball Representing  Cuba Olympic Games Gold 1992 Barcelona Team Gold 1996 Atlanta Team Gold 2000 Sydney Team World Championship Gold 1994 Brazil Team Gold 1998 Japan Team Silver 1986 Czechoslovakia Team FIVB World Cup Gold 1989 Japan Team Gold 1991 Japan Team Gold 1995 Japan Team Silver 1985 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 1993 Japan Team Silver 1997 Japan Team FIVB World Grand Prix Gold 1993 Hong Kong Team Gold 2000 Quezon City Team Silver 1994 Shanghai Team Silver 1996 Shanghai Team Silver 1997 Kobe Team Bronze 1995 Shanghai Team Bronze 1998 Hong Kong Team Friendship Games Gold 1984 Varna Pan American Games Gold 1983 Caracas Team Gold 1987 Indianapolis Team Gold 1991 Havana Team Gold 1995 Mar del Plata Team Silver 1999 Winnipeg Team NORCECA Volleyball Championship Gold 1985 Santiago de los Caballeros Team Gold 1987 Havana Team Gold 1989 San Juan Team Gold 1991 Regina Team Gold 1993 Colorado Springs Team Gold 1995 Santo Domingo Team Gold 1997 Caguas Team Central American and Caribbean Games Gold 1998 Maracaibo Team

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 1985 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 1989, Mireya won her first FIVB World Cup gold medal with Cuba, which she would repeat in 1991 and 1995. Mireya also led Cuba to FIVB World Championship gold medals in 1994 and 1998.

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 with the Cuban national team 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. She earned numerous "best scorer", "best spiker", and "best player" awards at various international championships.

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, Darío.

Individual awards

• 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"

See also

In Spanish: Mireya Luis para niños