Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons
Notable People · Community memorial
Nina Ponomaryova
April 27, 1929 – August 19, 2016
Soviet discus thrower (1929-2016)
Be the first to light a candle.
Their story
Nina Apollonovna Ponomaryova was a Soviet discus thrower who became the first Soviet Olympic champion in 1952.
Important dates
- Birthday · April 27
- Anniversary · August 19
Latest lights & memories
lit with love around the world
No memories have been shared yet. Light a candle and be the first to leave one.
Others we remember
Are you family, a foundation or an official representative?
Request to manage or verify this memorial. Verified memorials are marked and their content is maintained with the family or estate.