Nanae Takizawa is a Japanese

Japanese people

The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...

 volleyball

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 who plays for Pioneer Red Wings

Pioneer Red Wings

Pioneer Red Wings is a women's volleyball team based in Tendo city, Yamagata, Japan. It plays in V.Premier League. The club was founded in 1979.The owner of the team is Tohoku Pioneer-History:...

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Born in Mitaka, Tokyo

Mitaka, Tokyo

is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. As of 1 November 2010, the city has an estimated population of 176,737. The total area is 16.50 km² and is about 50 – 55 meters above sea level...

, she studied at Hachioji Jissen High School(八王子実践高等学校) and was a member of the volleyball team with Marie Wada

Marie Wada

Marie Wada is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Toray Arrows.- Clubs : HachioujiJissen high school Toray Arrows - Team :...

 and Ayuka Hattori there. After finishing high school, she joined the volleyball team Pioneer Red Wings

Pioneer Red Wings

Pioneer Red Wings is a women's volleyball team based in Tendo city, Yamagata, Japan. It plays in V.Premier League. The club was founded in 1979.The owner of the team is Tohoku Pioneer-History:...

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She is regarded by many as the greatest volleyballer of all time. In her native Japan, Takizawa is hailed as a national heroine for her accomplishments and contribution to the game.

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• Nanae Takizawa