About Sandra Pires
Born 1973. Sandra Pires is a Brazilian beach volleyball player.
Sandra Tavares Pires Nascimento (born 16 June 1973) is a Brazilian retired beach volleyball player. She won the gold medal in the inaugural women's beach volleyball tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, partnering with Jackie Silva.
Pires also represented her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where she claimed the bronze medal, teaming up with Adriana Samuel.
In her beach volleyball career, Pires won 23 tournaments and $800,000 in prizes.
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Who is Sandra Pires?
Brazilian volleyball player
When was Sandra Pires born?
Sandra Pires was born on 16 June 1973 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Sandra Pires's occupation?
Sandra Pires is a beach volleyball player.
What nationality is Sandra Pires?
Sandra Pires is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sandra Pires. https://biography.guide/sandra-pires-beach-volleyball-player/
MLA: "Sandra Pires." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sandra-pires-beach-volleyball-player/.
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