Tamara Press was nearly a metre ahead of the opposition on the pre-
Olympic lists, and led from the start with 17.51 in the first round, just
ahead of Garisch (17.41) and veteran teammate Zybina (17.38). Press
improved in round 2 with 17.72, but the other two reacted well, with
Garisch throwing 17.61, Zybina 17.45, and Sloper joining them over
17m with 17.26 in the fourth round. Press had the last word, though,
further improving her Olympic record with 18.14 in the final round.
Zybina finished her career with a full set of shot medals as well as
European championship medals in all three throwing events.