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Cuba win Olympic women's volleyball gold at Sydney 2000
Cuba won the women's title in volleyball at the Sydney Olympics on 30 September 2000.
2000-09-30 · Sydney Entertainment Centre, Australia
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The story
Cuba won the women's title in volleyball at the Sydney Olympics on 30 September 2000. The gold medal represented Cuba, with the competition recorded at Sydney Entertainment Centre.
How it unfolded
Russia (Russia) took silver; Brazil (Brazil) took bronze. The winning squad included Yumilka Ruiz, Marlenis Costa, Mireya Luis, Lilia Izquierdo, Idalmis Gato, Regla Bell, Regla Torres, Taimaris Aguero.
The wider picture
Indoor volleyball used six-player teams, group play and knockout matches. The championship final determined gold and silver, while a separate bronze-medal match completed the podium.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Cuba | Cuba |
| Silver | Russia | Russia |
| Bronze | Brazil | Brazil |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.