Amauri Ribeiro

BornJanuary 23, 1959 (1959-01-23) (age 66)
São Paulo, Brazil

Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)

PositionMiddle blocker

Number8 (1980–1988)
15 (1992)

Amauri Ribeiro
Amauri Ribeiro in 2007
Personal information
Born	January 23, 1959 (1959-01-23) (age 66) São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Number	8 (1980–1988) 15 (1992)
National team
1980–1992  Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games 1992 Barcelona Team 1984 Los Angeles Team World Championship 1982 Argentina FIVB World Cup 1981 Japan Pan American Games 1983 Caracas Team CSV South American Championship 1981 Santiago 1983 São Paulo

Amauri Ribeiro (born January 23, 1959), known as Amauri, is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed at the 1980, 1984, 1988, and the 1992 Summer Olympics.^[1]

In 1980, Amauri was part of the Brazilian team that finished fifth at the Olympic tournament in Moscow. He played all six matches.^[2] In 1984, Amauri won the silver medal at the Olympic tournament in Los Angeles. He played five matches.^[2] In 1988, Amauri finished fourth at the Olympic tournament in Seoul. He played all seven matches.^[2] Amauri's final Olympic appearance was at the Olympic tournament in Barcelona, where he won the gold medal. He played two matches.^[2]

Amauri won a silver medal at the 1982 FIVB World Championship in Argentina and a gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas.^[1]