Australian Aths History
Valerie 'Val' MELVILLE (Lawrence) (WA)
Female       b. 5 Aug 1936
LAWRENCE
Bib #189
Vancouver 1954
Competition   Event Position Result
International Competition
1954 Commonwealth Games  Shot Put 4/9 4th 40'4¾"(12.31m)
  Discus Throw 5/6 5th 104'6"(31.86m)
1956 Olympic Games  Shot Put 13/18 Qual 13.43m; Final 13th 13.12m
  Discus Throw 21/22 Qual DNQ 36.61m
 
National Competition
1951-52 Aust. T & F  Shot Put 1 36'10½"(11.24m)
1953-54 Aust. T & F  Shot Put 1 39'11"(12.16m)
  Discus Throw 3 35.53m
1959-60 Aust. T & F  Shot Put 3 12.04m

 

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