Svetlana Melnikova
Encyclopedia
Svetlana Melnikova is a retired female discus throw
er and shot put
ter, 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.
Discus throw
The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
er and shot put
Shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
ter, who represented the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
during her career. Melnikova is best known for winning the gold medal in the women's discus throw event at the 1979 Summer Universiade
1979 Summer Universiade
The 1979 Summer Universiade, also known as the X Summer Universiade, took place in Mexico City, Mexico.-Medal table:...
in Mexico City, Mexico.