Josefina Capote

Josefina Capote (born 12 October 1961) is a Cuban former volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] She helped the Cuban team win the gold medal in the 1979 and 1983 Pan American Games, and the silver medal in the 1986 FIVB World Championship.[2] She was the captain of the Cuban team from 1980 until her retirement.[3]

Josefina Capote
Personal information
NationalityCuban
Born (1961-10-12) 12 October 1961
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number9
National team
1979-1987 Cuba
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Cuba
World Championship
Silver medal – second place1986 CzechoslovakiaTeam
FIVB World Cup
Silver medal – second place1985 JapanTeam
Friendship Games
Gold medal – first place1984 VarnaTeam
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1979 CaguasTeam
Gold medal – first place1983 CaracasTeam
Gold medal – first place1987 IndianapolisTeam
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place1982 HavanaTeam

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Josefina Capote Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  2. "Josefina Capote". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. Hersh, Phil (28 April 1987). "WHERE SPORTS IS MELODY, VOLLEYBALL STAYS IN TUNE". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 5 October 2023. (subscription required)
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