| FAST FACTS |
| Name: | Leila Gomes de Barros |
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Birthdate: |
September 30, 1971 (very young looking for her age!) |
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Birthplace: |
Taguatinga, Brasilia (Brazil's capital) |
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| Immediate Family: |
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Civil status: |
married to |
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| Eyes: | green | ||
| Hair: | dark brown | ||
| Height: | 179 cm / 5'8 | ||
| Weight: | 72 kg / 158 lbs (?) | ||
| Position: | attacker | ||
| Spike: |  (4ft off
the ground, same as MJ when he flies!) |
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| Block: | 291 cm (an elevation of 3 1/2 ft!) |
PLAYING FAVORITES:
| Food: | Barbecue and pasta |
| Color | blue |
| Music: | Brazilian rock, rock n' roll |
| Band/Artist: | U2, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones (hmm, a '70s girl?) |
| Movie: | Schindler's List - anything drama or adventure - no thrillers! |
| Actor: | Al Pacino |
| Fashion Statement: | depends on the mood, usually jeans and shirts or dresses (hey, no tomboy here!) |
| Player: | Ana Moser (Brazil's team captain) |
| Leila, in her own words: | "I'm very stubborn, very explosive, but I'm a very good friend and determined in everything that I do." |
LEILA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
| 1994 | World Championship - Silver medal |
| 1995 | World Cup: Silver medal |
| 1996 | Atlanta Olympics - Bronze medal |
| World Grand Prix - Gold medal (Leila also won the MVP award in this tournament | |
| 1997 | W.G. Champions' Cup - Bronze medal |
| 1998 | BCV Volley Masters - 4th place |
| World Grand Prix - Gold medal | |
| World Championship - 4th place | |
| 1999 | BCV Volley Masters - 4th place |
| World Grand Prix - Silver medal | |
| World Cup - Bronze medal |
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