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Lisa Ryzih

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Lisa Ryzih

GERGERWomen
Birth dateSep 27, 1988
BirthplaceOmsk, Russia
Height1.79 m
Weight62 kg

Elizaveta Ryzih (born 27 September 1988 in Omsk, Soviet Union) is a German pole vault athlete.

Two times an Olympian, she placed 6th in the London and 10th in Rio Olympic Games.

She was described by one athletics commentator as a "tall, fast and athletic" pole vaulter, and she has seen good success in European Championships, as well as being a constant presence in the world yearly rankings of pole vaulters, placing among the top 10 vaulters in recent years. She is the younger sister of fellow pole vaulter Anastasija Reiberger (Nastja Ryjikh). She is coached by her father Vladimir Ryzih.

Key facts
Pole Vault
4.75
#41 all-time
2021 season best
4.42
Jan 31, 2021 · Complexe sportif Léo Lagrange, Tourcoing (FRA) (i)
2021 season best
Last competition
German Indoor Championships
Feb 20, 2021 · 4.41
German Indoor Championships
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Pole Vault 4.75 (#41 all-time), 2021 season best 4.42 (Jan 31, 2021, Complexe sportif Léo Lagrange, Tourcoing (FRA) (i)) · Last competition: German Indoor Championships, Feb 20, 2021, 4.41 · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
PV
4.42-Jan 31, 2021
↓
Complexe sportif Léo Lagrange, Tourcoing (FRA) (i)
2020
PV
4.45-Feb 22, 2020
↓
German Indoor Championships, Quarterback Immobilien Arena, Leipzig (i)
2019
PV
4.63-Feb 2, 2019
↓
Indoor Meeting
2018
PV
4.62-Feb 25, 2018
↓
Clermont-Ferrand All Star Perche, Clermont-Ferrand (i)
2017
PV
4.75-Mar 4, 2017
↓
European Indoor Championships, Kombank Arena, Beograd (i)
2016
PV
4.73-Jul 19, 2016
↓
Jockgrim (GER)
2015
PV
4.72-Feb 25, 2015
↓
Metz (FRA) (i)
2014
PV
4.71-Jul 5, 2014
↓
Rottach-Egern (GER)
2013
PV
4.55-Jul 23, 2013
↓
Jockgrim (GER)
2012
PV
4.65=-Jun 16, 2012
↓
Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER)
2011
PV
4.65=-Feb 27, 2011
↓
Leipzig (GER) (i)
2010
PV
4.65-Jul 30, 2010
↓
Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
2009
PV
4.50-Jul 18, 2009
↓
Kaunas European U23 Championships, S. Darius & S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas
2008
PV
4.52-Feb 16, 2008
↓
Donetsk (UKR) (i)
2007
PV
4.35=-Sep 9, 2007
↓
Beckum (GER)
2006
PV
4.35-Jul 7, 2006
↓
Mannheim (GER)
2005
PV
4.15-Jun 18, 2005
↓
Mannheim (GER)
2004
PV
4.30-Jul 16, 2004
↓
Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships
2003
PV
4.10-Jun 21, 2003
↓
Mannheim (GER)
2002
PV
3.92-Sep 3, 2002
↓
Rehlingen (GER)
2001
PV
3.50-Dec 9, 2001
↓
Zweibrücken (GER) (i)

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.41-Feb 20German Indoor Championships
PV
4.42-Jan 31Perche Elite Tour, Complexe sportif Léo Lagrange, Tourcoing (i)

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.45-Sep 516. Int. Golden Roof Challenge, Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck
PV
4.30-Aug 8German Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig
PV
4.45-Feb 22German Indoor Championships, Quarterback Immobilien Arena, Leipzig (i)
PV
4.44-Feb 5Czech Indoor Gala, Atletická hala, Ostrava (i)

2019

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.50-Sep 29IAAF World Championships in Athletics
PV
4.60-Sep 27IAAF World Championships in Athletics
PV
4.31-Aug 25Meeting Madrid 2019, Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid
PV
NM-Aug 10European Athletics Team Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
PV
4.60-Aug 3German Championships, Berlin
PV
4.56-Jul 17Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Jockgrim
PV
4.00-Jul 14Regional Championships, Walldorf
PV
4.60-Feb 16German Indoor Championships, Leipzig (i)
PV
4.63-Feb 2Indoor Meeting

2018

2 performances

2017

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.55-Sep 1Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
PV
4.62-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.62-Aug 23Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.65-Aug 6IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
PV
4.55-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
PV
4.65-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
PV
4.55-Aug 4IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
PV
4.73-Jul 15Rottach-Egern Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Rottach-Egern
PV
4.70-Jul 8German Championships, Erfurt
PV
4.40-Jun 18Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.65-Jun 15Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.65-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.55-May 5Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Regional Races
PV
4.75-Mar 4European Indoor Championships, Kombank Arena, Beograd (i)
PV
4.65-Feb 18German Indoor Championships, Leipzig (i)
PV
4.67-Feb 4Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting, Messehalle, Karlsruhe (i)
PV
4.40-Jan 28Rouen Perche Elite Tour, Rouen (i) - Elite Event

2016

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.52-Sep 9Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
PV
4.51-Sep 1Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.51-Aug 31Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV
4.55-Aug 28Beckum Stabhochsrpungmeeting, Beckum
PV
4.50-Aug 19The XXXI Olympic Games
PV
4.60-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
PV
4.50-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
PV
4.73-Jul 19Jockgrim Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Jockgrim
PV
4.45-Jul 9European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
PV
4.70-Jul 9European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
PV
4.45-Jul 7European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
PV
4.65-Jun 18German Championships, Kassel
PV
NM-Jun 2Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
PV
4.50-May 22Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events
PV
4.62-Feb 21Clermont-Ferrand All Star Perche, Clermont-Ferrand (i)
PV
4.61-Feb 6Mondeville Meeting National, Mondeville (i)
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Honours

🥇

German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2021
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German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2020
🥇

German Championships

Pole Vault

2019
🥇

German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2019
🥇

German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2017
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2017
5

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Pole Vault

2017
🥇

German Championships

Pole Vault

2017
🥈

European Athletics Championships

Pole Vault

2016
🥈

European Athletics Championships

Pole Vault

2016
🥇

German Championships

Pole Vault

2015
🥇

German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2015
🥇

German Championships

Pole Vault

2014
4

Zürich European Championships

Pole Vault

2014
🥉

IAAF Continental Cup

Pole Vault

2014
4

Zürich European Championships

Pole Vault

2014
8

IAAF World Championships

Pole Vault

2013
6

The XXX Olympic Games

Pole Vault

2012
7

Helsinki European Championships

Pole Vault

2012
7

Helsinki European Championships

Pole Vault

2012
7

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2011
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German Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

2011
🥈

IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup

Pole Vault

2010
🥉

Barcelona European Championships

Pole Vault

2010
🥉

Barcelona European Championships

Pole Vault

2010
🥇

Kaunas European U23 Championships

Pole Vault

2009
🥇

Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships

Pole Vault

2004
🥇

Sherbrooke IAAF World Youth Championships

Pole Vault

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lisa Ryzih's Pole Vault personal best?

Lisa Ryzih's Pole Vault personal best is 4.75, set on Mar 4, 2017 in Kombank Arena, Beograd (SRB) (i), #41 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lisa Ryzih compete in?

Lisa Ryzih competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Lisa Ryzih perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 4.42, set on Jan 31, 2021 in Complexe sportif Léo Lagrange, Tourcoing (FRA) (i). Last competition: German Indoor Championships on Feb 20, 2021, 4.41.