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Yaima Ortiz
Yaima Ortiz Charro (born 9 November 1981, in Havana) is a retired Cuban volleyball player and model, who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Career 2001 Ortiz made altitude training in March 2001 with the National Team in Riobamba, Ecuador in order to be in shape for the upcoming tournaments. She played the 2001 FIVB World Grand Prix, finishing in fourth place, and later played the 2001 NORCECA Championship in Santo Domingo, winning the silver medal. 2002 She was called to the Cerro Pelado Training Center as one of the national team rookies at the age of 21. She later played the 2002 Cuban National League with the club Occidentales that became league champion with Ortiz's help, and only lost one match in the whole season. After the Cuban league, she joined the national team under the guidance of coaches Eugenio George, Luis Felipe Calderón and Jorge Garbey, set to a four-country warmup tour before the Pan American Cup. After beating the Dominican Republic 3-1, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havana
Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.Cuba ''The World Factbook''. Central Intelligence Agency. The city has a population of 2.3million inhabitants, and it spans a total of – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the List of metropolitan areas in the West Indies, fourth largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region. The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish Empire, Spanish in the 16th century, it served as a springboard for the Spanish colonization of the Americas, Spanish conquest of the Americas becoming a stopping point for Spanish galleons returning to Spain. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup
The 2005 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was held from 8 to 19 June 2005 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was the fourth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament and was attended by twelve countries. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix. Competing nations Squads Preliminary round Group A *Friday 10 June *Saturday 11 June *Sunday 12 June *Monday 13 June *Tuesday 14 June Group B *Friday 10 June *Saturday 11 June *Sunday 12 June *Monday 13 June *Tuesday 14 June Final round ---- Quarterfinals *Thursday 16 June Semifinals *Friday 17 June Finals *Thursday 16 June — Eleventh place match *Thursday 16 June — Ninth place match *Friday 17 June — Seventh place match *Friday 17 June — Fifth place match *Saturday 18 June — Bronze medal match *Saturday 18 June — Gold medal match ---- Final ranking ''Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and the United States qualified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and also known as Beijing 2008 (), were an international multisport event held from 8 to 24 August 2008, in Beijing, China. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events, one event more than those scheduled for the 2004 Summer Olympics. This was the first time China had hosted the Olympic Games, and the third time the Summer Olympic Games had been held in East Asia, following the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. These were also the second Summer Olympic Games to be held in a communist state, the first being the 1980 Summer Olympics in the Soviet Union (with venues in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia). Beijing was awarded the 2008 Games over four competitors on 13 July 2001, having won a majority of votes from members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after two roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Model (person)
A model is a person with a role either to promote, display or advertise commercial products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows) or to serve as a visual aid for people who are creating works of art or to pose for photography. Though models are predominantly female, there are also male models, especially to model clothing. Models may work professionally or casually. Modelling ("modeling" in American English) is considered to be different from other types of public performance, such as acting or dancing. Although the difference between modelling and performing is not always clear, appearing in a film or a play is not generally considered to be "modelling". Similarly, appearing in a TV advertisement is generally not considered modelling. Modelling generally does not involve speaking. Personal opinions are generally not expressed and a model's reputation and image are considered critical. Types of modelling include: fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, body-pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuba
Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean meet. Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico), south of both the American state of Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic), and north of both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Havana is the largest city and capital; other major cities include Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey. The official area of the Republic of Cuba is (without the territorial waters) but a total of 350,730 km² (135,418 sq mi) including the exclusive economic zone. Cuba is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean after Haiti, with over 11 million inhabitants. The territory that is now Cuba was inhabited by the Ciboney people from the 4th millennium BC with the Gua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship
The 2005 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 19th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 6 to September 11, 2005 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The United States won the event over Cuba and qualified for the 2005 Women's Volleyball Grand Champions Cup, later that year in Japan. Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago were the newcomers to this competition. The Dominican Republic won the bronze medal and Nancy Metcalf was awarded Most Valuable Player. Competing nations Squads Preliminary round Group A *September 6 *September 7 *September 8 Group B *September 6 *September 7 *September 8 Final round Quarter-finals *September 9 Semi-finals *September 10 Finals *September 9 — Seventh Place Match *September 10 — Fifth Place Match *September 11 — Bronze Medal Match *September 11 — Gold Medal Match ---- Final ranking *''The United States qualified for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship
The 2003 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 18th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 13 to September 18, 2003 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The United States won the championship by defeating Cuba 3-0, and both teams qualified to the 2003 FIVB World Cup. The Dominican Republic won the bronze medal. Competing nations Squads Preliminary round Group A *September 13 *September 14 *September 15 Group B *September 13 *September 14 *September 15 Final round Quarter-finals *September 16 Semi-finals *September 17 Finals *September 17 — Fifth Place Match *September 18 — Bronze Medal Match *September 18 — Gold Medal Match ---- Final ranking *''The United States and Cuba qualified for the 2003 FIVB Women's World Cup'' Individual awards *Most valuable player ** *Best spiker ** *Best blocker ** *Best server ** *Best digger ** *Best setter ** *Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship
The 2001 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship The NORCECA Women's Volleyball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national volleyball teams of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, organized by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederatio ... was the 17th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by six countries from October 10 to October 14, 2001 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The United States won the gold medal over Cuba and qualified for the 2001 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup; the Dominican Republic was third after winning over the Mexican team. Puerto Rico withdrawed and was replaced by Costa Rica; Canada and Jamaica cancelled their participation because of the recent flying problems derived by the September 11 attacks. Competing nations Squads Preliminary round Group A *October 10 *October 11 *October 12 Group B *October 10 *October 11 *October 12 Final round S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship
The 2007 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 20th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 17 to September 22, 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Cuba defeated the United States to conquer the gold medal and the Dominican Republic won the bronze medal over the hosts Canada. Cuban athlete Nancy Carrillo won the Most Valuable Player award. Competing Nations Squads Preliminary round Group A *Monday September 17 *Tuesday September 18 *Wednesday September 19 Group B *Monday September 17 *Tuesday September 18 *Wednesday September 19 Final round Quarter-finals *Thursday September 20 Semi-finals *Friday September 21 — 5th/8th place *Friday September 21 — 1st/4th place Finals *Saturday September 22 — Seventh Place Match *Saturday September 22 — Fifth Place Match *Saturday September 22 — Bronze Medal Match *Saturday September 22 — Gold Medal Match Final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NORCECA Women's Volleyball Championship
The NORCECA Women's Volleyball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national volleyball teams of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, organized by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA). Since its introduction in 1969 the tournaments have been awarded every two years. The competition has been dominated by Cuba and United States, which won together 21 of the 26 editions of the tournament. History Medals summary MVP by edition * 1969 – 1999 – Unknown *2001 – Tara Cross-Battle *2003 – Yumilka Ruíz *2005 – Nancy Metcalf *2007 – Nancy Carrillo *2009 – Prisilla Rivera * 2011 – Bethania de la Cruz *2013 – Kelly Murphy *2015 – Nicole Fawcett *2019 – Brayelin Martínez * 2021 – Gaila González All-time team records (Based on W=2 pts and D=1 pts) See also * NORCECA Men's Volleyball Championship * Women's Junior NORCECA Volleyball Championship The NORCECA Women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 2006 Central American And Caribbean Games
This page presents the results of the men's and women's volleyball tournament during the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games, which was held 15–30 July in Cartagena, Colombia. Medal summary * Osmany Juantorena was disqualified for doping. Men's tournament Competing nation Squads * Preliminary round Group A * July 24 * July 25 * July 26 Group B * July 24 * July 25 * July 26 Classification match (7th/8th place) * July 27 Quarterfinals * July 27 Classification match (5th/6th place) * July 28 Final round Semifinals * July 28 Finals =Bronze-medal match= * July 29 =Gold-medal match= * July 29 Final standings # # # # # # # # Awards * Most valuable player: ** * Best digger: ** * Best libero: ** * Best setter: ** Women's tournament Competing nation Squads * Preliminary round Group A * July 16 * July 17 * July 18 Group B * July 16 * July 17 * July 18 Classification match (7th/8th place) * July 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Central American And Caribbean Games
The 20th edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games was held in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The tournament began on July 15 and ended on July 30. Host city *Main host city **Cartagena de Indias *Subsites: ** Barranquilla, Colombia (bowling, cycling, football/soccer, and shooting); ** Bogotá, Colombia (equestrian); **Mexico City (rowing); and **Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (field hockey, modern pentathlon, racquetball and team handball). Nations Medal table Sports There were a total of 39 sports at the games. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Racquetball (''details'') * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * External links Official websiteNorth, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball ConfederationMetaOfficial Results CACG Central American and Caribbean Games International sports competitions hosted by Colombia Central Central is an adjective usually referring to being in the center of some place or (mathemati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
