Inna Ryskal

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameInna Valeryevna•Ryskal
Used nameInna•Ryskal
Original nameИнна Валерьевна•Рыскаль
Born15 June 1944 in Bakı, Bakı (AZE)
Measurements172 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsNeftçi PFK, Bakı (AZE)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Azerbaijan
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 2
Bronze 0
Total 4

Biography

Inna Ryskal won four consecutive Olympic medals playing for the Soviet volleyball team from 1964-1976. In 1972 and 1976 she helped the Soviets to gold medals, and she won silver medals in 1964 and 1976. She also played on a World Championship team in 1970 and European Championship teams in 1963, 1967, and 1971.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) URS AZE Inna Ryskal
Volleyball, Women (Olympic) Soviet Union 2 Silver
1968 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) URS AZE Inna Ryskal
Volleyball, Women (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold
1972 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) URS AZE Inna Ryskal
Volleyball, Women (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold
1976 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) URS AZE Inna Ryskal
Volleyball, Women (Olympic) Soviet Union 2 Silver

Special Notes