On her final attempt, Tyshkevich threw it , another Olympic record. Zybina answered with her best attempt of the day, but 16.53m would no longer qualify as the Olympic record and only got her a silver medal.
On her last try, Tyshkevich hurled it, setting another Olympic record. Zybina responded with her best effort of the day, but 16.53m would no longer qualify as an Olympic record and earned her a silver medal instead.