Ekaterina Gamova is a retired Russian opposite whose height, reach and scoring volume made her one of the most dominant attackers in modern women’s volleyball. She won Olympic silver medals at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 and led Russia to World Championship titles in 2006 and 2010.
Gamova also won major club trophies with Dynamo Kazan, including the 2014 CEV Champions League and Club World Championship, taking MVP honors at both events. She retired in 2016 after a career that made her one of the sport’s most recognizable figures.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Gamova |
| Date of Birth | October 17, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Position | Opposite |
| Height | 202 cm |
| National Team | Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Olympic Appearances | Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 |
| Olympic Medals | Silver — Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 |
| Career Status | Retired |