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Sheilla Castro

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Sheilla Castro

Brazil · 2002–2016

Back-to-back Olympic golds with Brazil's women.

2
Olympic golds
6
Grand Prix titles
3
Olympics played
2
Club world titles

Career

Castro was the finishing weapon in the Brazilian side that won Olympic titles in Beijing and London, the country's first in women's volleyball. She was named best scorer and MVP at multiple international tournaments.

Honours

  • Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012
  • Six FIVB World Grand Prix titles
  • Named MVP of the 2013 World Grand Prix
  • Multiple club world championships

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