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Tamara Press
- Born
- May 10, 1937 (89 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put · Discus Throw
Tamara Press is a Russia thrower, born on May 10, 1937. She competes primarily in the SP and DT.
Her personal bests include 18.59 in the SP and 59.70 in the DT. She has earned 10 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.
Personal best · Shot Put18.59
1966 season best17.81Jun 18, 1966 · London
Medals4Olympic Games: 3 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · Discus Throw59.70
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 18.59 (#270 all-time), Discus Throw 59.70, 1966 season best 17.81 (Jun 18, 1966, London (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 3 gold, 1 silver · 89 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SP | 17.81 | – | Jun 18, 1966 | London (GBR) |
| 1966 | DT | 58.90 | – | Jun 17, 1966 | London (GBR) |
| 1965 | SP | 18.59 | – | Sep 19, 1965 | Kassel (GER) |
| 1965 | DT | 59.70 | – | Aug 11, 1965 | Moskva (URS) |
| 1964 | SP | 18.14 | – | Oct 20, 1964 | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1964 | DT | 57.27 | – | Oct 19, 1964 | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1963 | DT | 59.29 | – | May 18, 1963 | Moskva (URS) |
| 1962 | SP | 18.55 | – | Jun 10, 1962 | Stadion JNA, Beograd (YUG) |