The best volleyball player of the 20th century is Cuban and her name is Regla Torres, a central defender who marked an era with her elegance, skill and power as part of the legendary Morenas del Caribe.

Recently inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Yumilka Ruiz is one of the most distinguished exponents of the Morenas del Caribe.

Considered by many to be the best Cuban athlete, Mireya lacked about 15 centimeters to become eligible as a player; she made up the difference with her tenacity and unmatched leaping power. From Camagüey to the ranks of the national team and with it, to world volleyball stardom.