Marina Nikişenko
- Born
- Jun 28, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Vladikavkaz, Russia
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 82 kg
Marina Nichișenco, née Marghieva (Russian: Марина Сослановна Маргиева, Marina Soslanovna Margieva; born 28 June 1986) is a female hammer thrower who competes for Moldova. Her personal best throw is 71.50 metres, achieved in January 2009 in Chişinău.
She is a former national record holder. Born in Russia, she is the older sister of Zalina Marghieva and Serghei Marghiev, and is coached by her father Soslan.
Nichișenco was due to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games but was withdrawn by her National Olympic Committee after her A-sample tested positive for stanozolol during a drug test. She was suspended for 2 years.
As of Nov 4, 2026: Hammer Throw 72.53 (#95 all-time), 2021 season best 60.48 (May 29, 2021, Dinamo Stadium, Chisinau (MDA)) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | HT | 60.48 | – | May 29, 2021 | Dinamo Stadium, Chisinau (MDA) |
| 2020 | HT | 68.45 | – | Feb 1, 2020 | Chisinau (MDA) |
| 2019 | HT | 56.50 | – | Jun 22, 2019 | Moldavian Championships |
| 2018 | HT | 69.80 | – | May 26, 2018 | Moldavian Championships |
| 2017 | HT | 71.58 | – | May 26, 2017 | Chisinau (MDA) |
| 2016 | HT | 71.41 | – | Feb 6, 2016 | Chisinau (MDA) |
| 2015 | HT | 72.53= | – | May 30, 2015 | Chisinau (MDA) |
| 2014 | HT | 60.68 | – | Jul 27, 2014 | Pitesti (ROU) |