Rubi Lira Miranda Palmieri (born October 6, 1983 in

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) is a female

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from

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, who won the bronze medal with the

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at the

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. She played in an attacking position in the national squad.

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1983 births Living people Brazilian female water polo players Water polo players from São Paulo Pan American Games bronze medalists for Brazil Pan American Games water polo players for Brazil Pan American Games bronze medalists in water polo Water polo players at the 2003 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games 21st-century Brazilian sportswomen {{Brazil-waterpolo-bio-stub