He has accomplished so much throughout his amazing career and now is the time to say goodbye.
4 time Olympian and 2004 Olympic Champion Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho aka Giba has officially retired from the sport.
Giba says…
“It’s the hardest decision I had to make in my whole life.
After 25 years I have to leave the court, to leave my home. My journey was full of wins and losses and I don’t regret any of them.
My fans, my trophies, that’s what kept me going for so long and I’m very sad to put the end on this chapter of my life. I’m looking forward to the next challenges, projects and I’m excited.
I hope Giba will stay in the hearts of the fans for many years to come.”
Godhoy, you have always been an amazing and inspiring athlete. You will forever remain in our minds and hearts as one of the best players the world has ever seen. Thank you for all the wonderful volleyball memories you’ve shared to us over the years.
We LOVE you!!!
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National Team:
1 Olympic Games (2004)
3 World Championship (2002, 2006, 2010)
2 World Cup (2003, 2007)
3 World Grand Champions Cup (1997, 2005, 2009)
8 World League (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010)
8 South American Championship (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009)
1 Pan American Games (2007)
3 America’s Cup (1998, 1999, 2001)
Individual Awards :
2004 Men’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament “Most Valuable Player”
2006 World League “Most Valuable Player”
2006 Men’s World Championship “Most Valuable Player”
2007 Men’s World Cup “Most Valuable Player”
2007 Pan-American Games “Most Valuable Player”
2008 World League “Best Server”
2009 South American Championship “Best Spiker”