Sara Goller
German volleyball player, Olympic athlete
Born
May 21st, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed as a professional volleyball player. Played for the German national team. Participated in multiple European Championships and World Championships. Achieved a notable career with significant performances on international stages.
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Won the CEV European Championship in 2009
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