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Samuele Papi

b. 1973

Italian volleyball player

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About Samuele Papi

Born 1973. Samuele Papi is an Italian volleyball player and beach volleyball player.

Samuele Papi (born 20 May 1973) is an Italian former volleyball player, a member of Italy men's national volleyball team in 1993–2012, silver and bronze medalist of the Olympic Games, multiple winner of the European Championship and World Championship, silver medalist of the World Cup 2003, three-time CEV Champions League winner, double CEV Cup winner, four-time Challenge Cup winner, six-time Italian Champion.

Career Papi won five Italian titles, three European Champions cups, and, with the Italian national team, two World Championships (1994 and 1998) and three European Championships. He competed at four Summer Olympics, winning two silver medals and two bronze medals.

Individual awards 2003 European Championship "Best Receiver"

Awards

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Important facts

Born
20 May 1973, Ancona
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Volleyball player, beach volleyball player
Nationality
Italy
Awards
Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuele Papi?

Italian volleyball player

When was Samuele Papi born?

Samuele Papi was born on 20 May 1973 in Ancona.

What is Samuele Papi's occupation?

Samuele Papi is a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.

What nationality is Samuele Papi?

Samuele Papi is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuele Papi

· Wikidata: Q965892

· DBpedia: Samuele Papi

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