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Melinda Bendik
USAWomenBirth dateMar 3, 1989
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Melinda Bendik is a United States thrower, born on March 3, 1989. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.
Her personal bests include 11.16 in the SP, 46.96 in the DT and 61.76 in the HT. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
37 years old
As of Sep 30, 2026: Hammer Throw 61.76 (#990 all-time), 2015 season best 47.48 (Apr 18, 2015, Hobbs, NM (USA)) · 37 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HT | 47.48 | - | Apr 18, 2015 | ↑ | Hobbs, NM (USA) |
| 2012 | weight-throw | 17.31 | - | Feb 24, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | DT | 41.58 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↑ | Myrtle Beach, SC (USA) |
| 2012 | HT | 61.76 | - | May 26, 2012 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2011 | SP | 11.12 | - | Feb 24, 2011 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | weight-throw | 16.77 | - | Mar 6, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | DT | 43.12 | - | Apr 2, 2011 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) |
| 2011 | HT | 60.43 | - | Apr 29, 2011 | ↑ | Radford, VA (USA) |
| 2010 | weight-throw | 15.83 | - | Feb 12, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | DT | 43.51 | - | Apr 3, 2010 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) |
| 2010 | HT | 55.94 | - | May 14, 2010 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2009 | SP | 11.16 | - | Dec 3, 2009 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | weight-throw | 15.28 | - | Dec 3, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | DT | 46.96 | - | May 7, 2009 | ↑ | Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 2009 | HT | 51.28 | - | Apr 9, 2009 | ↑ | Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 2008 | DT | 42.38 | - | Mar 7, 2008 | ↑ | San Marcos, TX (USA) |
2015
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 47.48 | - | Apr 18 | Hobbs Ross Black Open, Hobbs, NM |
2012
21 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 58.71 | - | Jun 7 | Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA |
HT | 61.76 | - | May 26 | Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
HT | 61.35 | - | May 12 | Princeton IC4A/ECAC Ch., Princeton, NJ |
HT | 57.59 | - | May 6 | Durham Duke Twilight, Durham, NC |
HT | 60.30 | - | Apr 28 | Radford Highlanders Invitational, Radford, VA |
DT | 40.15 | - | Apr 27 | Radford Highlanders Invitational, Radford, VA |
DT | 41.58 | - | Apr 21 | Myrtle Beach Big South Ch., Myrtle Beach, SC |
HT | 57.79 | - | Apr 19 | Myrtle Beach Big South Ch., Myrtle Beach, SC |
HT | 58.25 | - | Apr 6 | Lynchburg Liberty College Invitational, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 56.35 | - | Mar 29 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX |
HT | 56.46 | - | Mar 24 | Charlottesville Virginia Swashbuckle, Charlottesville, VA |
HT | 58.58 | - | Mar 17 | Conway Coastal Carolina Invitational, Conway, SC |
HT | 59.26 | - | Mar 16 | Myrtle Beach CCU Shamrock Invitational |
HT | 58.58 | - | Mar 9 | Myrtle Beach Coastal Carolina Invitational, Myrtle Beach, SC |
weight-throw | 14.05 | - | Mar 3 | Boston ECAC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
weight-throw | 17.31 | - | Feb 24 | Blacksburg Big South Indoor Championships, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 15.77 | - | Feb 10 | Lynchburg Liberty Quad, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 15.99 | - | Feb 4 | University Park Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i) - Invitational Events |
weight-throw | 16.86 | - | Jan 28 | Lynchburg Liberty Open, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 16.66 | - | Jan 20 | Blacksburg Hokie Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 15.44 | - | Jan 18 | Lynchburg Sprint Jump Throw Challenge, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
2011
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
weight-throw | 16.76 | - | Dec 2 | Lynchburg Liberty Kickoff, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
HT | 59.00 | - | May 5 | Lynchburg Liberty Twilight Qualifier, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 60.43 | - | Apr 29 | Radford Invitational, Radford, VA |
DT | 43.12 | - | Apr 2 | Lynchburg Liberty Collegiate Invitational, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 59.04 | - | Apr 1 | Lynchburg Liberty Collegiate Invitational, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 56.90 | - | Mar 25 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
weight-throw | 16.77 | - | Mar 6 | Boston ECAC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
weight-throw | 16.20 | - | Feb 25 | Clemson Big South Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
SP | 11.12 | - | Feb 24 | Clemson Big South Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
weight-throw | 15.88 | - | Feb 11 | Lynchburg Liberty Quad, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 15.92 | - | Feb 5 | University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i) |
weight-throw | 16.07 | - | Jan 28 | Lynchburg Liberty Open, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 14.47 | - | Jan 21 | Blacksburg Hokie Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
weight-throw | 15.52 | - | Jan 19 | Lynchburg Hornet Sprint and Jumps Challenge, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
SP | 10.68 | - | Jan 19 | Lynchburg Hornet Sprint and Jumps Challenge, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
2010
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 52.19 | - | May 28 | Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC |
HT | 55.94 | - | May 14 | Princeton ECAC-IC4A Ch., Princeton, NJ |
HT | 55.32 | - | Apr 29 | Lynchburg Liberty Twilight, Lynchburg, VA |
DT | 43.05 | - | Apr 29 | Lynchburg Liberty Twilight, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 53.00 | - | Apr 22 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA |
DT | 39.18 | - | Apr 22 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA |
DT | 42.86 | - | Apr 17 | Charleston Big South Conference Championships, Charleston, SC |
HT | 54.50 | - | Apr 15 | Charleston Big South Conference Championships, Charleston, SC |
HT | 54.63 | - | Apr 10 | Lynchburg Merrill Lynch Track Classic, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 53.37 | - | Apr 3 | Lynchburg Liberty Invitational, Lynchburg, VA |
DT | 43.51 | - | Apr 3 | Lynchburg Liberty Invitational, Lynchburg, VA |
HT | 53.24 | - | Mar 27 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
HT | 53.45 | - | Mar 19 | Myrtle Beach CCU Shamrock Invitational, Myrtle Beach, SC |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Melinda Bendik's Hammer Throw personal best?
Melinda Bendik's Hammer Throw personal best is 61.76, set on May 26, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL (USA), #990 on the all-time list.
Which events does Melinda Bendik compete in?
Melinda Bendik competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Melinda Bendik perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 47.48, set on Apr 18, 2015 in Hobbs, NM (USA).