Willner Rivas
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Willner Enrique Rivas Quijada |
| Born | 2 April 1995 La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Died | 24 June 2026 (aged 31) La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
| Spike | 339 cm (133 in) |
| Block | 336 cm (132 in) |
| Volleyball information | |
| Career | |
| Years | Team |
| 2013–2015 2015–2016 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 2020–2022 2022–2023 2023–2024 2024–2026 | Distrito Capital Lausanne UC Afyon Tannourine Police Union Gigantes del Sur Police Union Narbonne Al-Qadisiya Cisterna Volley |
| National team | |
| Years | Team |
| 2015 | Venezuela |
Willner Enrique Rivas Quijada (2 April 1995 – 24 June 2026) was a Venezuelan professional volleyball player. He was part of the Venezuela national team. On club level he played for Distrito Capital.
Rivas and his family went missing following the collapse of their home in the 2026 Venezuelan earthquakes. On 5 July 2026, it was announced that Rivas was found dead with his family in their collapsed home.
References
- ↑ "Team Roster – Venezuela". fivb.org. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ↑ Eva de León (27 June 2026). "Willner Rivas, la carrera contra el reloj para rescatar al jugador del CV Guaguas". La Provincia. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ "Falleció capitán de la Selección Nacional de Voleibol junto a su familia tras los terremotos". El Nacional. 5 July 2026. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
External links
- profile at FIVB.org
- Willner Rivas at Olympedia
- Willner Rivas at Olympics.com
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