About Svetlana Melnikova
Born 1951. Svetlana Melnikova is a Russian athletics competitor.
Svetlana Melnikova (; 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.
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Who is Svetlana Melnikova?
Soviet shot putter and discus thrower
When was Svetlana Melnikova born?
Svetlana Melnikova was born on 29 January 1951 in Samara.
What is Svetlana Melnikova's occupation?
Svetlana Melnikova is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Svetlana Melnikova?
Svetlana Melnikova is Russian.
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· Wikipedia: Svetlana Melnikova
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