Rafael Grach
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rafael Davidovich•Grach |
| Used name | Rafael•Grach |
| Original name | Рафаэль Давидович•Грач |
| Born | 6 August 1932 in Murygino, Kirov (RUS) |
| Died | 14 June 1982 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | SA Sverdlovsk/Spartak Moskva oblast |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Rafael Grach was a true sprinter, who very rarely skated other distances than 500 m, which is why he never competed in the World Championships. Throughout his career, Grach was in the shadow of another great Soviet sprinter Yevgeny Grishin, and he won his only Soviet title in 1960 when Grishin did not compete. His other podium finishes at the Soviet Championships were second in 1956-57 and third in 1958-59 and 1962, all at 500 metres.
Personal Bests: 500 – 39.9 (1964); 1500 – 2:12.8 (1957); 5000 – 8:32.0 (1964); 10000 – 17:26.5 (1964).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | URS |
RUS |
Rafael Grach | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | |||||
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | URS |
RUS |
Rafael Grach | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | |||||
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | URS |
RUS |
Rafael Grach | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | =10 |
Errata
Date of death also seen 14 June 1982.