Paula Pequeno facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paula Pequeno
Personal information
Full name	Paula Renata Marques Pequeno
Born	(1982-01-22) 22 January 1982 (age 43) Brasília, DF, Brazil
Height	1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in)
Weight	74 kg (163 lb)
Spike	302 cm (119 in)
Block	285 cm (112 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Current club	Retired
Number	4
National team
2002–2012  Brazil
Honours Women's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team Gold 2012 London Team World Championship Silver 2006 Japan Team World Cup Silver 2003 Japan Team Silver 2007 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Silver 2009 Tokyo/Fukuoka Team World Grand Prix Gold 2005 Sendai Team Gold 2008 Yokohama Team Silver 2010 Ningbo Team Silver 2012 Ningbo Team Pan American Games Gold 2011 Guadalajara Team Silver 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team Final Four Cup Gold 2008 Fortaleza Team Pan-American Cup Gold 2011 Ciudad Juárez Team South American Championship Gold 2009 Porto Alegre Team
Last updated: March 2015

Paula Renata Marques Pequeno, known as Paula Pequeno, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She was born on January 22, 1982, in Brasília, Brazil. Paula is an amazing athlete who has won two Olympic gold medals in volleyball! She used to play as an outside hitter.

Paula Pequeno with Vanderlei de Lima during the 2016 Summer Olympics torch relay.

Paula Pequeno's Volleyball Journey

Paula Pequeno has had a fantastic career playing volleyball for Brazil. She was a key player on the Brazilian National Team from 2002 to 2012. During this time, she helped her team win many important tournaments.

One of her biggest achievements was winning the gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games. This event was held in Guadalajara, Mexico. She also helped her club team, Fenerbahçe, win a bronze medal. This was at the 2012 FIVB Women's Club World Championship in Doha, Qatar.

Playing for Different Teams

Throughout her career, Paula played for many different volleyball clubs. She started playing in Brazil and later played internationally. Here are some of the teams she played for:

• ASBAC (1994–1997)
• Leites Nestlé (1997–1998)
• Dayvit (1998–1999)
• Finasa Osasco (1999–2009)
• Zarechie Odintsovo (2009–2010)
• Vôlei Futuro (2010–2012)
• Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2012–2013)
• Brasília Vôlei (2013–2017)
• Vôlei Bauru (2017–2018)
• Osasco/Audax (2018–2019)

Awards and Achievements

Paula Pequeno has won many awards for her amazing skills in volleyball. Both as an individual player and with her teams.

Individual Honors

• 2000 U20 South American Championship – "Best Spiker": This award means she was the best at hitting the ball over the net.
• 2005 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Most Valuable Player": She was chosen as the most important player in this big international tournament.
• 2007 South American Championship – "Most Valuable Player": Again, she was the MVP in the South American Championship.
• 2007–08 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Spiker"
• 2008 Summer Olympics – "Most Valuable Player": This is a huge honor, being the MVP at the Olympic Games!

Team Success with Clubs

Paula also helped her club teams win many championships and reach the finals.

• 2001–02 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa Osasco
• 2002–03 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Finasa Osasco
• 2003–04 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Finasa Osasco
• 2004–05 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Finasa Osasco
• 2005–06 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa Osasco
• 2006–07 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa Osasco
• 2007–08 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa Osasco
• 2008–09 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa Osasco
• 2009–10 Russian Super League – Champion, with Zarechye Odintsovo
• 2012–13 CEV Cup – Runner-up, with Fenerbahçe
• 2012 FIVB Club World Championship – Bronze medal, with Fenerbahçe