Desiree Glod
Encyclopedia
Desiree Guillermina Glod John (born 28 September 1982 in Miranda
) is a female volleyball
player from Venezuela
, who competed for her native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
, China
. Her team ended up in 8th place.
with the team Maspalomas Costa Canaria, Glod finished the season as the Best Scorer.
The next season she helped Ícaro Alaró to get the promotion to Superliga
, winning the Liga FEV Championship.
Glod won with her national team the silver medal at the 2009 Bolivarian Games
.
Miranda (state)
Miranda State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the...
) is a female volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
player from Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, who competed for her native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. Her team ended up in 8th place.
Career
Playing at the 2005/2006 season at the Spanish Superliga Femenina de VoleibolSuperliga Femenina de Voleibol
The Superliga Femenina de Voleibol ' is the top level of Spanish volleyball. The championship was founded in 1989. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol...
with the team Maspalomas Costa Canaria, Glod finished the season as the Best Scorer.
The next season she helped Ícaro Alaró to get the promotion to Superliga
Superliga Femenina de Voleibol
The Superliga Femenina de Voleibol ' is the top level of Spanish volleyball. The championship was founded in 1989. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol...
, winning the Liga FEV Championship.
Glod won with her national team the silver medal at the 2009 Bolivarian Games
2009 Bolivarian Games
The XVI Bolivarian Games were a multi-sport event held in 2009 in Sucre, Bolivia. The competitions in Sucre took place from 15–26 November. A number of Bolivian cities hosted some of the sporting events, including Cochabamba, Santa Cruz and Tarija. Also, events were held outside of Bolivia, with...
.
Clubs
Miranda Calzada Gijón (2002–2003) Maspalomas Costa Canaria (2005–2006) Ícaro Alaró (2006–2007) Universitat de València (2007–2008) Palma Volley (2008–2009) Magliano Trasformatori Chieri (2009–2010) Banca Reale Yoyogurt Giaveno (2010–2011)Individual
- 2005/2006 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol "Best Scorer"Superliga Femenina de VoleibolThe Superliga Femenina de Voleibol ' is the top level of Spanish volleyball. The championship was founded in 1989. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol...
- 2008 Pan-American Cup "Best Scorer"
Senior team
- 2002 Central American and Caribbean GamesVolleyball at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean GamesThis page presents the results of the Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament during the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, which was held from November 28 to December 8, 2002 in San Salvador, El Salvador.-Final Standings:# # #...
Silver medal - 2005 Bolivarian Games - Silver medal
- 2007 South American Championship -
Bronze medal - 2009 Bolivarian Games - Silver medal
Clubs
- 2006–2007 Liga FEVLiga FEV Femenina (Spain)The Liga FEV Femenina, is the third category league of Spanish Volleyball, under the Superliga 2 de Voleibol Femenina. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol.- Group A :...
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Champion, with Ícaro Alaró - 2008–2009 Superliga Femenina de VoleibolSuperliga Femenina de VoleibolThe Superliga Femenina de Voleibol ' is the top level of Spanish volleyball. The championship was founded in 1989. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol...
- Runner-up, with Palma Volley