Career
Simon touched 384 cm and, according to his coach, has reached a Record of 389 cm. Started to play for the national team at age of 17. Simon first international experience was in a friendly match against Russia.
Simon played in the Cuban national team as a team Captain for 5 years.
In 2010 Cuba, including Simon, went to the final of World Championship with Brazil. He was Best Blocker of tournament.
He used to be the world’s best middle blocker before he defected left Cuba in 2010 right after the 2010 World Championship to pursue his dreams and to make a decent living overseas. Clubs = CEV Challenge Cup = FIVB Club World Championship = National championships National team Individually.