Svetlana Melnikova
- Born
- Jan 29, 1951 (75 years old)
- Birthplace
- Samara, Russia
- Events
- Shot Put · Discus Throw
Svetlana Melnikova (Russian: Светлана Мельникова; born 29 January 1951) is a retired female discus thrower and shot putter, who represented the Soviet Union during her career Melnikova is best known for winning the gold medal in the women's discus throw event at the 1979 Summer Universiade in Mexico City, Mexico. Melnikova is best known for winning the gold medal in the women's discus throw event at the 1979 Summer Universiade in Mexico City, Mexico.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Nov 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.21 (#67 all-time), Discus Throw 66.06, 1985 season best 19.47 (Jul 16, 1985, Kharkov (URS)) · 75 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SP | 19.47 | – | Jul 16, 1985 | Kharkov (URS) |
| 1983 | SP | 19.66 | – | Jul 2, 1983 | Ryazan (URS) |
| 1982 | SP | 20.21 | – | Jun 5, 1982 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1980 | DT | 65.26 | – | May 24, 1980 | – |
| 1979 | DT | 66.06 | – | Aug 4, 1979 | Torino (ITA) |
| 1978 | SP | 19.80 | – | Jul 19, 1978 | Vilnius (LTU) |
| 1978 | DT | 60.82 | – | Jul 20, 1978 | Vilnius |
| 1977 | DT | 62.00 | – | Jul 28, 1977 | Moskva (URS) |