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Svetlana Melnikova

Svetlana Melnikova

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Birth dateJan 29, 1951
BirthplaceSamara, Russia
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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.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.21
#69 all-time
Discus Throw
66.06
1985 season best
19.47
Jul 16, 1985 · Kharkov (URS)
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Shot Put 20.21 (#69 all-time), Discus Throw 66.06, 1985 season best 19.47 (Jul 16, 1985, Kharkov (URS)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
↓
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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)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.47-Jul 16Kharkov

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.23-Sep 7Odessa
SP
19.66-Jul 2Ryazan
SP
19.47-Jun 21Moskva Spartakiadi, Moskva
SP
19.45-Jun 10Moskva
SP
18.68-May 30Krasnodar
SP
18.11-May 15Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.09-Aug 14Kiev
SP
18.73-Aug 7Tula
SP
20.21-Jun 5Riga

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.26-May 24-
DT
65.22-Apr 27-

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.54-Sep 11Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
DT
65.14-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
DT
66.06-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
DT
65.92-Jun 8-

1978

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.63-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
18.63-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
DT
60.82-Jul 20Vilnius
SP
19.80-Jul 19Vilnius Znamenskiy Memorial, Vilnius
DT
60.32-Jun 4Sofia
DT
60.30-May 21Bolzano
SP
18.53-May 21Bolzano
SP
18.98-Mar 1Moskva (i)

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.78-Aug 17Sofia Universiade, Sofia
DT
62.00-Jul 28Moskva NC, Moskva
DT
60.78-Jun 5Riga Rig C, Riga

Honours

🥇

Ciudad de México Universiade

Discus Throw

1979
🥈

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1979
7

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
7

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
🥈

Sofia Universiade

Discus Throw

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Svetlana Melnikova's Shot Put personal best?

Svetlana Melnikova's Shot Put personal best is 20.21, set on Jun 5, 1982 in Riga (LAT), #69 on the all-time list.

Which events does Svetlana Melnikova compete in?

Svetlana Melnikova competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Svetlana Melnikova perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 19.47, set on Jul 16, 1985 in Kharkov (URS).