Regla Bell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Regla Bell
Personal information
Full name	Regla Maritza Bell MacKenzie
Born	(1970-07-06) 6 July 1970 (age 55) Havana, Cuba
Hometown	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Spike	326 cm (128 in)
Block	313 cm (123 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter / Opposite
Number	8 (national team)
National team
1988–2000  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 FIVB World Cup Gold 1989 Japan Gold 1991 Japan Gold 1995 Japan Team Gold 1999 Japan Team 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 World Grand Champions Cup Gold 1993 Japan Silver 1997 Japan Pan American Games Gold 1991 Havana Team Gold 1995 Mar del Plata Team Silver 1999 Winnipeg Team

Regla Maritza Bell MacKenzie, born on July 6, 1970, is a famous former volleyball player from Cuba. She was an amazing athlete who played for the Cuban national volleyball team. Regla Bell won three gold medals at the Olympic Games between 1992 and 2000.

She also earned gold medals at the FIVB World Championship in 1994 and 1998. Regla was known for being a powerful left-handed striker. In 2024, she was honored by being added to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.

Regla Bell's Volleyball Career

Regla Bell had a very successful career playing volleyball for both her country and different clubs. She was a key player in many important victories.

Playing for the Cuban National Team

Regla Bell achieved incredible success with the Cuban national volleyball team. She won three gold medals in a row at the Summer Olympics. These victories happened in 1992 (Barcelona), 1996 (Atlanta), and 2000 (Sydney).

She also helped her team win two gold medals in a row at the FIVB World Championship. These wins were in 1994 and 1998. Regla Bell also won four gold medals in a row at the FIVB World Cup. These victories were in 1989, 1991, 1995, and 1999. She was even the captain of the Cuban team at the 2000 Olympics.

Regla Bell also won gold medals at the Pan American Games in 1991 (Havana) and 1995 (Mar del Plata). She later won a silver medal at the 1999 games in Winnipeg.

Playing for Volleyball Clubs

Besides playing for her country, Regla Bell also played for many different volleyball clubs around the world.

Playing in Spain

During the 2008–09 season of the Spanish Superliga, Regla Bell was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). She was also the Best Scorer, making 439 successful hits during that league season. She played for Fígaro Peluqueros Tenerife in Spain during the 2010-11 season. She also played for other Spanish clubs like UCAM Murcia and Grupo 2002 Murcia.

Playing in Other Countries

Regla Bell also played for São Caetano/Blausiegel in Brazil during the 2009–10 season. Later, she played for the Indonesian club Monokwari Valeria in the 2012–13 Indonesian volleyball league. In 2014, she signed a short contract with PLDT HOME TVolution, a team from the Philippines. This team took part in the 2014 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship.

Awards and Honors

Regla Bell received many awards for her amazing skills in volleyball.

Individual Awards

• 1993 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup "Most Valuable Player"
• 1993 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup "Best Spiker"
• 1993 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup "Best Receiver"
• 1997 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Grand Champions Cup "Best Spiker"
• 2009 Spanish Superliga Regular Season "Most Valuable Player"
• 2009 Spanish Superliga Regular Season "Best Scorer"
• 2024 International Volleyball Hall of Fame

Club Awards

• 1999 Italian Cup - Champion, with Despar Perugia

See also

In Spanish: Regla Bell para niños