Andrea Anastasi
Volleyball player and coach, Italy
Born
October 8th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played professionally as a volleyball player and later transitioned into coaching. Achieved significant success as both a player and a coach throughout a lengthy career. Coached the Italian national team, leading them to multiple championships, including the 1994 Volleyball World Championship. Played for various clubs in Italy and contributed to the development of the sport at both national and international levels.
Coached Italy to the 1994 Volleyball World Championship
Played for clubs like Panini Modena and others
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