Diego Lapera
Cuban volleyball player (born 1950)
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Diego José Lapera Sotolongo (born 13 November 1950), also known as Diego Lapera, is a Cuban former volleyball player and three-time Olympian who competed in the 1972, 1976, and the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He was a critical player late in matches when they were close.[2]
Republic of Cuba
| Diego Lapera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Diego José Lapera Sotolongo | ||
| Nickname | Cheo | ||
| Born | 13 November 1950 Republic of Cuba | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Outside hitter | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| National team | |||
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In 1972, Lapera was part of the Cuban team that finished tenth in the Olympic tournament in Munich.[3] He played all six matches.[3] Four years later, he won the bronze medal with the Cuban team in the 1976 Olympic tournament in Montreal.[3] He played all six matches.[3] In 1980, he was a member of the Cuban team that finished seventh in the Olympic tournament in Moscow.[3] He played two matches.[3]
