In 1975, The absence of rhythmic gymnasts from the Soviet Union, Bulgaria and East Germany. Western German athletes at the time, the highest ranked athletes remaining in contention meant Rischer and teammate Christiana Rosenberg competing at the 1975 World Championships in Madrid, Spain. Rischer went on to win the All-around title ahead of teammate Rosenberg, _she_ also won the gold medal in Hoop and Ribbon and a silver medal for clubs. <sep>, Pronoun: she <sep>, A: Rischer <sep>, B: Rosenberg