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Valeska Menezes
Also known as Valeska dos Santos Menezes, Valeskinha
- Born
- Apr 23, 1976age 50
- height
- 5'11" (or 180 cm)
- nationality
- Brazilian
Career
Active 1994 – 2024
Biography
About Valeska Menezes
At 5'11" with a lean, athletic build, Valeska Menezes cuts an imposing figure on the volleyball court. Known to fans by her nickname Valeskinha, she hails from Niteroi, Brazil. Menezes began her professional career in 1994, at around 18 years old, and went on to play for three decades.
She represented Brazil at the 1999 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. In 2003, she was named "Best Blocker" at the FIVB Women's World Cup in Japan, where the Brazilian national team took home the silver medal. Menezes is Brazilian, of mixed-race descent, primarily Black. Now retired, she is remembered as a formidable presence at the net.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1994-2024 (started around 18 years old; 30 years active)
- Birthplace
- Niteroi, Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Weight
- 137 lbs (or 62 kg)
Frequently asked
When did Valeska Menezes start her professional career?
She began in 1994, at around 18 years old, which suggests she was born in 1976.
What is Valeska Menezes's nickname?
She is known as Valeskinha, a diminutive form of her first name.
Did you know
- She earned the 'Best Blocker' award at the 2003 FIVB Women's World Cup, where her team won silver.
- Despite being called 'Valeskinha' (little Valeska), she stands 5'11".
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