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Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale

Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale, Polish volleyball player

Born
September 30, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth year
1978

About Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale

Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale (born 30 September 1978) is a Polish retired volleyball player. She was a member of Poland women's national volleyball team in 1997–2014, a participant of the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, double European Champion (2003, 2005), and a gold medalist of Polish, French, Spanish and Turkish national championships. == Personal life == Glinka was born in Warsaw, Poland. She has an older sister, Dorota. On 24 June 2004 she married former Italian volleyball player, Roberto Mogentale in Wadowice. In July 2009 she gave birth to their daughter Michelle. == Career == === Clubs === The 195cm (6ft 5in) tall Glinka won the 2010–11 CEV Champions League with Vakıfbank Istanbul and she gained an individual award for the Most Valuable Player. === National team === Glinka was awarded Best Scorer and Most Valuable Player of the World Cup 2003. On 28 September 2003 Poland women's national volleyball team, including Glinka, beat Turkey (3–0) in the final and won the title of European Champion 2003. She was also Best Scorer and Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

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Career and life highlights

Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale timeline

  1. She was a member of Poland women's national volleyball team in 1997–2014, a participant of the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, double European Champion, and a gold medalist of Polish, French, Spanish and Turkish national championships.
  2. Glinka was awarded Best Scorer and Most Valuable Player of the World Cup 2003.
  3. On 28 September 2003 Poland women's national volleyball team, including Glinka, beat Turkey (3–0) in the final and won the title of European Champion 2003.
  4. In October 2009 she won with herteam mates the bronze medal of the European Championship 2009 after winning a match against Germany.
  5. The 195cm (6ft 5in) tall Glinka won the 2010–11 CEV Champions League with Vakıfbank Istanbul and she gained an individual award for the Most Valuable Player.

The world when Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale was born

Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Małgorzata Glinka-Mogentale's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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