Former volleyball player for the Brazilian team, Olympic medalist, and Speaker
04/06/2024
Educação e Trabalho
Summit COB Sports Innovation 1
Virna Dias, better known simply as "Virna". Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. She wore the Brazilian volleyball team jersey for 13 years, participating in 3 Olympics and winning 2 Olympic medals. Champion of the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, four-time Grand Prix champion (94/96/98/2004), twice MVP: in '96 and '99. In her club career, she had a victorious trajectory, playing for major clubs in Brazil and Italy, winning Superligas, South American championships, and European cups. In 1999, Virna was elected the best volleyball player in the world. Woman, mother, and one of the greatest athletes in the country's history.