Kristjan Rahnu
Kristjan Rahnu (born 29 August 1979 in Kohila) is a retired Estonian decathlete.[1] His personal best dates back to 2005 when he did 8526 points in France, Arles on June 4–5. After many injuries and other issues, Rahnu is trying to make a successful return to the sport in 2009 for the first time since the European World Championships in 2006.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 August 1979 Kohila, Estonia |
| Height | 189 cm (74 in)[1] |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Decathlon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Decathlon: 8526 Heptathlon: 6062 |
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Estonia | |||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | — | Decathlon | DNF |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th | Decathlon | 8223 |
| Décastar | Talence, France | 3rd | Decathlon | 8124 | |
| 2006 | World Indoor Championships | Moscow, Russia | 4th | Heptathlon | 6062 PB |
| European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 9th | Decathlon | 8083 | |
Personal bests
| Event | Result | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Metres | 10.48 (+0.5) | 10 05 2002 | Arlington, TX |
| 400 Metres | 48.58 | 09 08 2005 | Helsinki |
| 1500 Metres | 4:50.80 | 11 08 2006 | Göteborg |
| 110 Metres Hurdles | 14.20 (+0.5) | 20 07 2003 | Tartu |
| High Jump | 2.07 | 04 02 2006 | Tallinn |
| Pole Vault | 4.96 | 03 06 2009 | Tartu |
| Long Jump | 7.58 (+1.6) | 1.6 04 06 2005 | Arles |
| Shot Put | 16.38 | 14 03 2002 | College Station, TX |
| Discus Throw | 53.16 | 01 01 2002 | New Orleans, LA |
| Javelin Throw | 65.02 | 20 07 2003 | Tartu |
| Decathlon | 8526 | 05 06 2005 | Arles |
References
- "Kristjan Rahnu". Decathlon2000. 2009-06-04. Archived from the original on 31 December 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
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