Kristjan Rahnu
Personal information
Born (1979-08-29) 29 August 1979 (age 44)
Kohila, Estonia
Height189 cm (74 in)[1]
Weight82 kg (181 lb)[1]
Sport
Country Estonia
SportAthletics
EventDecathlon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Decathlon: 8526
Heptathlon: 6062

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.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Result
Representing  Estonia
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France — Decathlon DNF
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 6th Decathlon 8223 pts
Décastar Talence, France 3rd Decathlon 8124 pts
2006 World Indoor Championships Moscow, Russia 4th Heptathlon 6062 pts PB
European Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 9th Decathlon 8083 pts

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

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

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