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'''Megumi Kawamura''' (河村めぐみ; ''Kawamura Megumi'', born July 12, 1983 in [[Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu]], [[Fukuoka Prefecture]]) is a Japanese former volleyball player and occasional model. She is the tallest model in Japan.{{fact|date=February 2009}} |
'''Megumi Kawamura''' (河村めぐみ; ''Kawamura Megumi'', born July 12, 1983 in [[Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu]], [[Fukuoka Prefecture]]) is a Japanese former volleyball player and occasional model. She is the tallest fashion model in Japan.{{fact|date=February 2009}} |
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Nicknamed Megu,{{fact|date=February 2009}} she was a member of the national volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup playing |
Nicknamed Megu,{{fact|date=February 2009}} she was a member of the national volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup playing middle blocker for [[NEC Red Rockets]]. Wearing number 10 and 15, she stayed with the team until her retirement on August 30, 2005. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Born in [[Kitakyushu, Fukuoka]], she studied at Higashi Kyushu Ryukoku high school ([[:ja:東九州龍谷高等学校|東九州龍谷高等学校]]) and was a member of the volleyball team there. When she was 11 years old, she was featured in a TV show as Japan's tallest primary schoolchild. After finishing high school, she joined the volleyball team NEC Red Rockets. She was called up to the [[Japan women's national volleyball team|Japanese national team]] and played in the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup. |
Born in [[Kitakyushu, Fukuoka]], she studied at Higashi Kyushu Ryukoku high school ([[:ja:東九州龍谷高等学校|東九州龍谷高等学校]]) and was a member of the volleyball team there. When she was 11 years old, she was featured in a TV show as Japan's tallest primary schoolchild. After finishing high school, she joined the volleyball team NEC Red Rockets. She was called up to the [[Japan women's national volleyball team|Japanese national team]] and played in the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup. |
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Because of 6'4" height, Kawamura was positioned as a |
Because of 6'4" height, Kawamura was positioned as a middle blocker. |
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After retiring, Kawamura began her modeling career. In 2005, she participated in a selection pageant for the Japanese representative of [[Miss International 2006]].<ref>[http://www.bidders.co.jp/dap/sv/applex1?type=MISS06#list 2005 Miss WEBgenics] |
After retiring, Kawamura began her modeling career. In 2005, she participated in a selection pageant for the Japanese representative of [[Miss International 2006]].<ref>[http://www.bidders.co.jp/dap/sv/applex1?type=MISS06#list 2005 Miss WEBgenics] |
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| Birthplace | Kitakyushu |
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| Birthdate | July 12, 1983 |
| Height | 6 foot 4 inches/ 194 cm |
| Weight | 160 lb./ 73 kg |
| Hair | Black |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Measurements | 89 - 68 - 91 |
| Shoe Size | 29 cm |
| Team | NEC Red Rockets |
| Position | Middle Blocker |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Pro Career Span | 2001-2005 |
Megumi Kawamura (河村めぐみ; Kawamura Megumi, born July 12, 1983 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese former volleyball player and occasional model. She is the tallest fashion model in Japan.[citation needed]
Nicknamed Megu,[citation needed] she was a member of the national volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup playing middle blocker for NEC Red Rockets. Wearing number 10 and 15, she stayed with the team until her retirement on August 30, 2005.
Biography
Born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, she studied at Higashi Kyushu Ryukoku high school (東九州龍谷高等学校) and was a member of the volleyball team there. When she was 11 years old, she was featured in a TV show as Japan's tallest primary schoolchild. After finishing high school, she joined the volleyball team NEC Red Rockets. She was called up to the Japanese national team and played in the 2001 World Grand Champions Cup.
Because of 6'4" height, Kawamura was positioned as a middle blocker.
After retiring, Kawamura began her modeling career. In 2005, she participated in a selection pageant for the Japanese representative of Miss International 2006.[1]
TV appearances
Awards
- World Grand Champions Cup Bronze Medal (2001)
- The 11th Women's V.League New Face Award (2004-05)