Justine is one of the best players in the Libera position worldwide, "explained Benedikt Frank when VC Wiesbaden (VCW) extended the contract with 25-year-old Justine Wong-Orantes by one year:" She is a key player in my concept ".
It was in June when the new coach of the volleyball Bundesliga club clarified the personnel and he didn't even go too high with the term “worldwide”.
Justine Wong-Orantes will be the undisputed star in the new season, not only in Wiesbaden, but in the entire Bundesliga: She comes as an Olympic champion.
Achim Dreis
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With the American national team, the Californian won the volleyball final with 3: 0 (25:21, 25:20, 25:14) against Brazil in one of the last decisions of the Tokyo Olympic Games with surprising ease.
The Libera played a decisive role in this, and with their flawless defensive performance they made it possible for the net players to shine in attack.
Before Justina Wong-Orantes is expected to show her medal at the VCW, she wants to go on vacation after a stressful and successful summer.
She won't know too many faces if she's late for the team.
Except for middle blocker Anna Wruck and outside attacker Tanja Großer, no player from the old squad fit into Benedikt Frank's new concept,