Galina Savinkova

Galina Savinkova (Russian: Галина Савинкова; born 15 July 1953) is a retired female track and field athlete from the Soviet Union, who set the world record in the women's discus throw on 23 May 1983 with a distance of 73.26 metres. A year later, on 8 September 1984 in Donetsk, she reached 73.28 metres. That mark still is the Russian national record.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 11th 59.28 m