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Sheilla Castro
The volleyball attacker who helped Brazil win consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
London Olympics · Club World Championship
- Born
- 1 July 1983
- Birthplace
- Brazil
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Sheilla Castro
Sheilla Castro was a key opposite hitter for Brazil and leading clubs in several countries. Her attacking range helped sustain a long international career.
Early life
Belo Horizonte
Born in Minas Gerais.
Club beginnings
Developed through Mackenzie and Minas volleyball.
Career
- 2001
Senior club career
Joined Minas before moving to Italy.
- 2008
Olympic gold
Won the women’s tournament with Brazil in Beijing.
- 2019
Return
Returned to the national team after time away from competition.
- 2022
Retirement
Ended her professional playing career after a final spell in the United States.
Achievements
London Olympics
Helped Brazil successfully defend its title.
Club World Championship
Won with Osasco and was named most valuable player.
Turkish league
Won the title with VakıfBank.
Beyond volleyball
Motherhood
Had twin daughters during her break from competition.
United States
Later played in the Athletes Unlimited competition.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — en.volleyballworld.com ↗Photo: Prefeitura de Rio Preto. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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