Mireya Luis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mireya Luis
Personal information
Full name	Alejandrina Mireya Luis Hernández
Born	(1967-08-25) 25 August 1967 (age 57) 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 Gold 1991 Japan Gold 1995 Japan Team Silver 1985 Japan World Grand Champions Cup Gold 1993 Japan Silver 1997 Japan FIVB World Grand Prix Gold 1993 Hong Kong Gold 2000 Quezon City Silver 1994 Shanghai Silver 1996 Shanghai Silver 1997 Kobe Bronze 1995 Shanghai Bronze 1998 Hong Kong 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 Gold 1987 Havana Gold 1989 San Juan Gold 1991 Regina Gold 1993 Colorado Springs Gold 1995 Santo Domingo Gold 1997 Caguas Central American and Caribbean Games Gold 1998 Maracaibo Team

Alejandrina Mireya Luis Hernández (born August 25, 1967) is a famous former volleyball player from Cuba. She is known as one of the greatest volleyball players ever! Mireya won three gold medals at the Olympic Games with the Cuban women's national volleyball team. She was also the captain of her team for many years.

In 2004, Mireya was honored by being added to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. This means she is recognized as one of the best volleyball players in history.

Mireya Luis: A Volleyball Legend

Starting Young

Mireya began playing volleyball when she was just 10 years old. By the time she was 16, she joined the Cuban national team. Her first big win with the team was a gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games. These games are a major sports event for countries in the Americas.

Pan American Games Success

Mireya continued to shine at the Pan American Games. She helped Cuba win gold medals again in 1987, 1991, and 1995. She won a silver medal in 1999.

World Championships and World Cups

Mireya also had amazing success in other big international tournaments.

FIVB World Cup Achievements

In 1985, Mireya and her Cuban team won a silver medal at the 1985 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup. She was even named the "best attacker" in that tournament! Later, she helped Cuba win gold medals at the World Cup in 1989, 1991, and 1995. She was often recognized as the "best spiker" and "most valuable player" in these events.

World Championship Victories

Mireya led Cuba to a silver medal at the 1986 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. Then, she guided her team to gold medals at the World Championships in 1994 and 1998.

Olympic Glory

After a short break in 1990 due to a knee injury, Mireya returned stronger than ever.

Three Olympic Gold Medals

Mireya won her first Olympic gold medal in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. She won her second Olympic gold medal in 1996 in Atlanta, USA. Even though she thought about retiring after her second gold, she decided to keep playing for her country. Mireya achieved her third Olympic gold medal in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. She retired from playing in 2001, leaving a huge legacy.

Mireya's Amazing Jump

Mireya was famous for her incredible jumping power. Even though she was only 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) tall, she could jump and hit the ball at a height of 3.39 meters (11 feet 1 inch)! This was higher than almost any other player, making her a very powerful attacker.

Mireya's Role in FIVB

In 2018, Mireya was chosen to be the executive vice president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The FIVB is the main organization that controls international volleyball. This shows her continued importance in the world of volleyball.

Personal Life

Mireya has a daughter named Idanaisi and a grandson named Darío.

Individual Awards

Mireya received many individual awards for her outstanding performance:

• 1985 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup "Best Attacker"
• 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