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My Take
Aury Cruz interests me because her signature weapon, the serve, is the least glamorous part of volleyball and the most decisive. Being named Best Server at the 2008 Olympic Qualification tournament tells me everything about her temperament: she wins the moments nobody films. A 182 cm Puerto Rican who plays both indoor and beach is rare, and that adaptability speaks to real competitive backbone. Carved out at Florida and still active in Orlando, she keeps representing a small island on big stages. I respect athletes who turn an unflashy skill into a career, and quietly root for them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Áurea Cruz
- Name (Japanese)
- アウレア・クルス
- Reading
- あうれあ・くるす
- Born
- January 10, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Bayamón, United States
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- volleyball player / beach volleyball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Florida
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Áurea Cruz born?
Born January 10, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Áurea Cruz from?
Áurea Cruz is from Bayamón, United States.
What does Áurea Cruz do?
Áurea Cruz works as volleyball player, beach volleyball player.
How tall is Áurea Cruz?
Áurea Cruz is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.