Simona Rinieri (born 1 September 1977) is an Italian former volleyball player and two-time Olympian.

Simona Rinieri
Personal information
Full nameSimona Rinieri Dennis
Born1 September 1977 (1977-09) (age 47)
Ravenna, Italy
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number2 (national team)
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing  Italy
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2002 Germany Team
FIVB World Grand Prix
Silver medal – second place 2004 Reggio Calabria
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Reggio Calabria
European Championship
Silver medal – second place 2001 Bulgaria
Silver medal – second place 2005 Croatia
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 2009 Pescara Team

Rinieri played for Italy at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.[1] While playing for Italy, she won the gold medal at the 2002 FIVB World Championship, the silver medal at the 2004 FIVB World Grand Prix, and the bronze medal at the 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix.[2]

Family

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Rinieri married Cuban-Italian volleyball player Ángel Dennis.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Simona Rinieri Dennis". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Simona Rinieri". Volleybox.net. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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