Pires Tavares, Sandra (1973–)
Pires Tavares, Sandra (1973–)
Brazilian beach volleyball player. Name variations: Sandra Pires. Born June 16, 1973, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
With Jackie Silva, won a gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and was FIVB Tour champion (1995, 1996); with Adriana Samuel, won a bronze medal at Sydney Olympics (2000). Was AVP Rookie of the Year (1994).
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