Yekaterina Gamova

Russian volleyball player, Olympic medalist

Yekaterina Gamova - Russian volleyball player, Olympic medalist
Born

October 17th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Achieved recognition as a prominent volleyball player who competed in international tournaments. Played for the national team and participated in multiple Olympic Games. Won a gold medal at the 2006 FIVB World Championship and a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Competed at club levels in several countries, with significant success in the Russian Superleague.

Won a gold medal at the 2006 FIVB World Championship

Claimed a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games

Played for Dinamo Moscow and Volero Zurich

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