Virve Roolaid

Virve Roolaid (later Põldsam, born 2 November 1933) is a retired Estonian javelin thrower. In 1954 she won a gold medal at the World Student Games, placed second at the European championships, and was ranked second in the world with a throw of 54.89 m.[2]

Virve Roolaid

Personal information
Born	2 November 1933 (1933-11-02) (age 86) Pankjavitsa, Estonia
Height	172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Javelin throw, shot put, discus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	JT – 56.47 m (1963) SP – 13:25 m (1960) DT – 38.62 m (1962)[1][2]
Medal record Representing the  Soviet Union 1954 Bern Javelin throw

Roolaid took up athletics in 1951 and won seven Estonian javelin titles, in 1952, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965 and 1970. She also competed in the discus throw and shot put.[2]