Background
Mel'nikov, Boris was born on May 16, 1938 in Leningrad.
Mel'nikov, Boris was born on May 16, 1938 in Leningrad.
Graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Physical Culture, 1961.
From 1963, with the Leningrad Armed Forces. Honoured Master of Sports (fencing), 1964. With Leningrad Burevestnik.
USSR champion, 1964-1965. Olympic champion, 1964. World champion, 1965 and 1967.
