Orlando Samuels
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Coach |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Orlando Glastón•Samuels Blackwood |
| Used name | Orlando•Samuels |
| Born | 31 December 1946 in Esmeralda, Camagüey (CUB) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | Granjeros |
| NOC |  Cuba |
Biography
Orlando Samuels competed in volleyball for Cuba at the 1972 Olympics. He was a three-time medalist in the sport at the Pan American Games, winning golds in 1971 and 1975 and a bronze in 1967. Samuels was on the national team from 1963-75. He also won titles at the 1966, 1970, and 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, and the 1969 World Cup. Samuels later became a coach, directing the Cuban team that won the 1989 World Cup and was an assistant coach on the team that won the 1983 Universiade. He led Cuban teams in the World League events from 1991-94 and again starting in 2007.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | CUB |
Orlando Samuels | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Cuba | 10 |
Coaching results
| Games | Sport (Discipline) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | CUB |
Orlando Samuels | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Cuba | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (2–0–1 1967 Winnipeg VOL bronze; 1971 Cali VOL gold; 1975 Ciudad de México VOL gold)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (3–0–0 1966 San Juan VOL gold; 1970 Panamá VOL gold; 1974 Santo Domingo VOL gold)