Melina Robert-Michon - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Melina Robert-Michon is a French track and field athlete who specializes in the discus throw.
- 2. She was born on July 18, 1979, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but represents France in international competitions.
- 3. Robert-Michon made her Olympic debut in 2004 in Athens, where she finished in 12th place in the discus throw.
- 4. She won her first major international medal, a silver, at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.
- 5. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Robert-Michon won a surprise silver medal in the discus throw at the age of 37, making her the oldest female track and field athlete to win an individual Olympic medal in history.
- 6. She is known for her consistency and longevity in the sport, having competed at a high level for over two decades.
- 7. Robert-Michon has a personal best throw of 66.73 meters, which she set in 2013.
- 8. In addition to her Olympic and World Championship success, she has also won multiple medals at the European Athletics Championships.
- 9. Outside of athletics, Robert-Michon is a mother of two and works as a police officer in Lyon, France.
- 10. She continues to compete at a high level and remains a respected figure in the world of track and field athletics.