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Updated Jul 7, 2026
willner rivas
Willner Rivas, Venezuela's volleyball team captain and Tokyo 2020 Olympian, tragically died in an earthquake along with his family.
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Willner Rivas, Venezuela's volleyball team captain and Tokyo 2020 Olympian, tragically died in an earthquake along with his family.
Willner Rivas was the captain of Venezuela's men's volleyball team and an MVP at the Men’s Pan American Cup. He represented Venezuela at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Recently, Rivas and members of his family tragically lost their lives during a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. The volleyball community and sports organizations like FIVB and NORCECA have publicly mourned his passing, remembering his significant contributions to the sport and his country.
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