Julio Velasco
Julio Velasco is a renowned Argentine volleyball coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport both nationally and internationally. He led the Argentine men's national team through a successful period, including their historic victory at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where they won the bronze medal. Velasco's coaching career has also included stints in various clubs around the world, where he has earned a reputation for developing talent and achieving remarkable results.
Born on Mar 18, 1952 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,768 | $2,000,000 | 1,150$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Iran | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 48,106 | $610,000 | 349$ |
| Totals | 3 | 144,492,912 | 82,901 | $2,616,900 | 1,504$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Julio Velasco is the coach of the Italian team.
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Italy:
Julio Velasco is praised for his leadership and ability to revitalize the Italian volleyball team.
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Iran:
Julio Velasco is the coach of the Italian women's national volleyball team, leading them to victory in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League.
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Romania:
Julio Velasco commented on Pope Francis's understanding of the importance of reaching out to the poor.
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Italy:
Velasco is described as one of the best figures in the world of sports.
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Italy:
Julio Velasco formed a friendship with Paolo Crepet during a chance meeting at the airport.
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Argentina:
Julio Velasco was replaced by Marcelo Méndez at the end of 2018.
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