Anna Cruz

Spanish basketball player, 2013 EuroBasket champ

Anna Cruz - Spanish basketball player, 2013 EuroBasket champ
Born

October 27th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A professional basketball player, engaged in competitions primarily in Spain and international tournaments. Played for various clubs, including Rivas Ecópolis and Perfumerías Avenida. Contributed significantly to the Spanish national team, participating in multiple European Championships and World Championships. Helped secure the EuroBasket Women title in 2013 and was instrumental in Spain's performance in the Olympics, earning a silver medal in 2016.

Won the EuroBasket Women championship in 2013

Achieved a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics

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