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Risa Shinnabe
Also known as Shinnabe Risa, 新鍋 理沙
- Born
- Jul 11, 1990age 36
- height
- 5'8" (or 172 cm)
- nationality
- Japanese
Career
Active 2007 – 2020
Biography
About Risa Shinnabe
Risa Shinnabe, born on July 11, 1990, is a Japanese former volleyball player who retired in 2020, concluding a 13-year career. She started playing professionally around age 16, joining Hisamitsu Springs and later representing the All-Japan women's team. Her crowning achievement came at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she secured a bronze medal with the national squad. Standing 5'8" and weighing 146 lbs, she competed as a sportswoman from 2007 to 2020. She announced her retirement at age 29. Hailing from Kokubu, Kagoshima, Japan, Shinnabe left a mark in volleyball history, transitioning from the sport after a decade of play.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2007-2020 (started around 16 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Kokubu, Kagoshima, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Weight
- 146 lbs (or 66 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 79k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
When did Risa Shinnabe retire?
She retired at age 29, after a 13-year career that started in 2007.
What is her height and weight?
She is 5'8" tall and weighs 146 lbs.
Did you know
- She won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics with Japan.
- She played for Hisamitsu Springs and the All-Japan women's team.
- She retired at age 29 after 13 years of play.
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