Diego Lapera

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Diego Lapera
Personal information
Full nameDiego José Lapera Sotolongo
NicknameCheo
Born (1950-11-13) 13 November 1950 (age 75)
Republic of Cuba
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number9
National team
1970–1980File:Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba

Diego José Lapera Sotolongo (born 13 November 1950), also known as Diego Lapera, is a Cuban former volleyball player and three-time Olympian who competed in the 1972, 1976, and the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He was a critical player late in matches when they were close.[2]

In 1972, Lapera was part of the Cuban team that finished tenth in the Olympic tournament in Munich.[3] He played all six matches.[3] Four years later, he won the bronze medal with the Cuban team in the 1976 Olympic tournament in Montreal.[3] He played all six matches.[3] In 1980, he was a member of the Cuban team that finished seventh in the Olympic tournament in Moscow.[3] He played two matches.[3]

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