Background
Mel'nikov, Nikolai was born on January 24, 1948 in Moscow.
Mel'nikov, Nikolai was born on January 24, 1948 in Moscow.
Honoured Master of Sports (water polo), 1975. With Moscow Burevestnik. From 1976, with the Central Sports Club of the Navy.
USSR champion, 1969-1978. Olympic champion, 1972. World champion, 1978.