Discus giant Pishchalnikova is “a bit of an exception”

What are the first impressions when meeting Russia’s European Discus Throw champion Darya Pishchalnikova?

The 22-year-old at 190m in height and 103kg in weight is a very large athlete and she also possesses a friendly and out-going personality. As such she is an extremely good promotional asset for her event which like many of the women’s throws seems to lurk in the shadows of the track events in the public’s appreciation.