Altagracia Mambru
Encyclopedia
Gina Altagracia Mambrú is a female volleyball
player from the Dominican Republic
, who played at the 2005 FIVB U20 Volleyball World Championship in Ankara
, Turkey
. Her team finished in 9th place. She played as opposite and wore the #16 jersey.
, she won the Best Attacker award. Her team won the silver medal.
Playing with the Brazilian team Vôlei Futuro
for the 2009/2010 season, she won the "Best Server" award in the Brazilian Superliga (Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol
).
, Mexico
with her National Senior Team she won the 2010 Final Four Cup gold medal.
Mambrú was sidelined in October from the Dominican Republic 2010 FIVB World Championship
squad, because she suffered a thrombosis
, from she is recovered.
(2007) Sportway Challengers (2008) Centro Deportivo Nacional (2008) Ageo Medics
(2008–2009) Vôlei Futuro
(2009–2010) Distrito Nacional
(2010)
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
player from the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
, who played at the 2005 FIVB U20 Volleyball World Championship in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Her team finished in 9th place. She played as opposite and wore the #16 jersey.
Early life
Altagracia used to be a ballet dancer before becoming a volleyball player for Los Cachorros club.Career
With her Junior National Team at the 2006 U-20 NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental ChampionshipNORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20
The NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship U-20 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by women's under 20.-Winners of NORCECA...
, she won the Best Attacker award. Her team won the silver medal.
Playing with the Brazilian team Vôlei Futuro
Vôlei Futuro
The Grêmio Recreativo e Esportivo Reunidas, currently playing as Vôlei Futuro is the volleyball team of Araçatuba, São Paulo.-2011-2012 Women team:As of June 2011* Coach: Paulo Coco* 1st Assistant coach: Jorge Edson Souza de Brito...
for the 2009/2010 season, she won the "Best Server" award in the Brazilian Superliga (Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol
Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol
The Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol is the top level Brazilian volleyball competition and it is organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. There are both men's and women's competitions...
).
2010
Playing in ChiapasChiapas
Chiapas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Chiapas is one of the 31 states that, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 118 municipalities and its capital city is Tuxtla Gutierrez. Other important cites in Chiapas include San Cristóbal de las...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
with her National Senior Team she won the 2010 Final Four Cup gold medal.
Mambrú was sidelined in October from the Dominican Republic 2010 FIVB World Championship
2010 FIVB Women's World Championship
The 2010 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship was the 16th edition of the FIVB World Championship. Like the previous 2006 FIVB Women's World Championship, the 2010 edition also was held in Japan, from October 29, 2010 to November 14, 2010, though the range of venues and locations was modified...
squad, because she suffered a thrombosis
Thrombosis
Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel is injured, the body uses platelets and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss...
, from she is recovered.
2011
In early 2011, Altagracia received for magnificent performance during 2010, making her the recipient of the 2010 Dominican Republic "Volleyball Player of the Year".Clubs
Los Cachorros (2001–2005) Voley Sanse Mepaban (2006–2007) Distrito NacionalDistrito Nacional Women (Volleyball Club)
The Distrito Nacional is the female volleyball team of Distrito Nacional.-Current volleyball squad:As of December 2008Coach: Wilson SánchezAssistant coach: Wagner Pacheco-References:*...
(2007) Sportway Challengers (2008) Centro Deportivo Nacional (2008) Ageo Medics
Ageo Medics
Ageo Medics is a women's volleyball team based in Ageo city, Saitama, Japan. It plays in V.Challenge League. The club was founded in 2001.The owner of the team is Ageo Central General Hospital.-History:*It was founded in 2001....
(2008–2009) Vôlei Futuro
Vôlei Futuro
The Grêmio Recreativo e Esportivo Reunidas, currently playing as Vôlei Futuro is the volleyball team of Araçatuba, São Paulo.-2011-2012 Women team:As of June 2011* Coach: Paulo Coco* 1st Assistant coach: Jorge Edson Souza de Brito...
(2009–2010) Distrito Nacional
Distrito Nacional Women (Volleyball Club)
The Distrito Nacional is the female volleyball team of Distrito Nacional.-Current volleyball squad:As of December 2008Coach: Wilson SánchezAssistant coach: Wagner Pacheco-References:*...
(2010)
Individuals
- 2010 Dominican Republic "Volleyball Player of the Year"
- 2009/2010 Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol "Best Server"Superliga Brasileira de VoleibolThe Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol is the top level Brazilian volleyball competition and it is organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. There are both men's and women's competitions...
- 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Most Valuable Player"
- 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Best Server"
- 2007 Dominican Volleyball League "Most Valuable Player"
- 2006 NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Spiker"NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20The NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship U-20 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by women's under 20.-Winners of NORCECA...
U-20 National Team
- 2006 NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20The NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship U-20 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by women's under 20.-Winners of NORCECA...
,
Silver Medal
Senior Team
- 2010 Final Four Women's Cup -
Gold Medal - 2010 Central American and Caribbean GamesVolleyball at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean GamesThis page presents the results of the Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament during the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, which was held from July 18–29, 2010 at Palacio de Recreación y Deportes, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.-Participating teams:...
- Gold Medal - 2010 Pan-American Cup2010 Women's Pan-American Volleyball CupThe 2010 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the ninth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by eleven countries from 18–26 June 2010 in Rosarito and Tijuana, Mexico...
- Gold Medal - 2009 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup2009 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions CupThe 2009 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup was held in Tokyo and Fukuoka, Japan from November 10 to November 15, 2009.-Teams:-Competition formula:...
,
Bronze Medal - 2009 Pan-American Cup2009 Women's Pan-American Volleyball CupThe 2009 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the eighth edition of the annual Women's Volleyball Tournament, played by eleven countries from June 24 to July 5, 2009 in Miami, Florida...
, Silver Medal - 2009 Final Four Cup, Bronze Medal
- 2008 Final Four Cup2008 Final Four Women’s Volleyball CupThe 2008 Final Four Women’s Volleyball Cup was first edition of the annual Women's Volleyball Tournament, played by four countries from September 3–7, 2008 in Fortaleza, Brazil.-Competing Nations:-Preliminary round:*Wednesday September 3, 2008...
, Silver Medal - 2009 NORCECA Championship2009 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship-5th-8th bracket:-Quarter finals:*Friday September 25-Semi finals:*Saturday September 26 — 5th/8th place*Saturday September 26 — 1st/4th place-Finals:*Sunday September 27 — Seventh Place Match...
, Gold Medal
Clubs
- 2008 International Women’s Volleyball League - 3rd Place, with Sportway Challengers
- 2007 Dominican Volleyball LeagueDominican Volleyball LeagueThe Dominican Republic Volleyball League is a professional volleyball league in Dominican Republic. The competitions are organized by the Dominican Republic Volleyball Confederation .- Men's League Champions:...
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Champion, with Distrito NacionalDistrito Nacional Women (Volleyball Club)The Distrito Nacional is the female volleyball team of Distrito Nacional.-Current volleyball squad:As of December 2008Coach: Wilson SánchezAssistant coach: Wagner Pacheco-References:*...