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.

Kristjan Rahnu
Personal information
Born (1979-08-29) 29 August 1979
Kohila, Estonia
Height189 cm (74 in)[1]
Weight82 kg (181 lb)[1]
Sport
Country Estonia
SportAthletics
Event(s)Decathlon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Decathlon: 8526
Heptathlon: 6062

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
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

EventResultDatePlace
100 Metres10.48 (+0.5)10 05 2002Arlington, TX
400 Metres48.5809 08 2005Helsinki
1500 Metres4:50.8011 08 2006Göteborg
110 Metres Hurdles14.20 (+0.5)20 07 2003Tartu
High Jump2.0704 02 2006Tallinn
Pole Vault4.9603 06 2009Tartu
Long Jump7.58 (+1.6)1.6 04 06 2005Arles
Shot Put16.3814 03 2002College Station, TX
Discus Throw53.1601 01 2002New Orleans, LA
Javelin Throw65.0220 07 2003Tartu
Decathlon852605 06 2005Arles

References

  1. "Kristjan Rahnu". Decathlon2000. 2009-06-04. Archived from the original on 31 December 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
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