Orlando Samuell
Appearance
Personal information | |
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Full name | Orlando Glastón Samuell Blackwood |
Nationality | Cuban |
Born | 31 December 1946 |
Sport | |
Sport | Volleyball |
Orlando Samuell (born 31 December 1946) is a Cuban volleyball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1] As well as competing at the Olympics, he won medals with the Cuban team at the Pan American Games, including bronze in 1967, and gold medals at the 1971 and 1975 games.[1][2][3] Following his career as a player, he also coached the Cuban men's team at the 2011 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Orlando Samuell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Men Volleyball Panamerican Games 1971 Cali, Colombi - 31.07-11.08 - Winner Cuba". Todor. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Men Volleyball Panamerican Games 1975 Mexico City (MEX) - 13-25.10 Winner Cuba". Todor. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Cuba coach: This last game was a good one, a close one". FIVB. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "The Cuban men's volleyball team debuted with a victory at the NORCECA Olympic Qualifying Tournament". Cuba Headlines. Retrieved 14 November 2019.