Alisha Glass
Volleyball player and Olympian
An accomplished indoor volleyball player, competed at the highest levels of the sport. Played as a setter for the United States national team, participating in major international competitions. Was part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Played professionally in various leagues, contributing significantly to team successes.
Bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Competed in the FIVB World Championships
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Polish mathematician and number theorist
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April 5th, 1937 88 years ago
Died
2021 5 years ago — 84 years old
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April 5th, 1784 241 years ago
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