Virna Dias

Virna Cristine Dantes Dias (born 31 August 1971) is a Brazilian retired volleyball player. She represented Brazil at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. There, she claimed the bronze medal with the Women's National Team.

Dias also competed at the 1999 FIVB World Cup in Japan, the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, winning the bronze once again, and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Clubs Lufkin (1986–1990) Virtus Reggio Calabria (1991–1992) Ribeirão Preto (1992–1993) BCN Guarujá (1993–1994) Minas Tênis Clube (1994–1995) Tietê (1995–1996) Minas Tênis Clube (1996–1997) União (1997–1998) Uniban (1998–1999) Flamengo (1999–2001) BCN Osasco (2001–2003) Minas Tênis Clube (2003–2004) Chieri Torino (2004–2005) Rio de Janeiro (2008–2009)

Awards Individuals 1994–95 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Server" 1995–96 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Server" 1997 South American Championship – "Best Spiker" 1998–99 Brazilian Superliga – "Most Valuable Player" 1998–99 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Spiker" 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Most Valuable Player" 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best Scorer" 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best Receiver" 2000–01 Brazilian Superliga – "Most Valuable Player" 2001 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup – "Best Receiver" 2004–05 CEV Cup – "Best Receiver"