Sara Anzanello

Sara Anzanello (July 30, 1980 – October 25, 2018) was an Italian volleyball player in the middle hitter-blocker role.

Sara Anzanello
Personal information
Born(1980-07-30)July 30, 1980
San Donà di Piave, Province of Venice
DiedOctober 25, 2018(2018-10-25) (aged 38)
Milan, Italy

Biography

Anzanello was born in San Donà di Piave, province of Venice. She debuted for Italy national team in 1998, when she was 17 years old. She had a total of 203 caps for her team.

Health and death

In 2013, Anzanello required a liver transplant after contracting a severe form of hepatitis in Azerbaijan. She recovered and returned to the playing field. However, in mid-2017, she was diagnosed with leukemia. She died a year later in October 2018 at age 38.[1]

Clubs

  • 1995-1998 Volley Latisana
  • 1998-1999 Club Italia
  • 1999-2001 AGIL Trecate
  • 2001-2009 Asystel Novara
  • 2009-2011 GSO Villa Cortese
  • 2011-2013 Azərreyl Baku

Individual awards

  • 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Blocker"

References

Awards
Preceded by
Nancy Carrillo
Best Blocker of
FIVB World Grand Prix

2006
Succeeded by
Eleonora Dziękiewicz


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