Rafayel Davidovich Grach (Russian: Рафаель Давидович Грач; August 6, 1932 – June 14, 1982) was a Soviet speed skater who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics, 1960 Winter Olympics and 1964 Winter Olympics. He was born in Kirov, Russia. Grach won the silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics and bronze medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in speed skating.

Rafayel Grach

Medal record
Men's Speed skating
Representing  Soviet Union
Silver medal – second place 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo 500 m
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Squaw Valley 500 m

Personal records edit

Event Result Year
500 m 39.9 1964
1,500 m 2.12.8 1957
5,000 m 8.32.0 1964
10,000 m 17.26.5 1964

Olympic results edit

Event Result Date Venue
500 m 40.8 January 28, 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo
500 m 40.4 February 24, 1960 Squaw Valley
500 m 41.4 February 4, 1964 Innsbruck

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