Ruiz, Yumilka (1978–)

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Ruiz, Yumilka (1978–)

Cuban volleyball player. Name variations: Yumilka Daisy Ruiz Luaces. Born May 8, 1978, in Camagüey, Cuba.

Placed 1st at World championship (1998); won team gold medals at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and Sydney Olympics (2000) and a team bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004).

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