Lauri Lelumees (born 23 April 1978) is an Estonian race walker. [1]
He was born in Tallinn. In 2002 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University in managing specialty (Estonian : haldusjuhtimine). [1]
He started his athletics exercising in 1996, coached by Urmas Põldre. He was focused on race walking. He is 30-times Estonian champion. 2006-2017 he was a member of Estonian national athletics team. [1]
His personal best in 10 km race walking is 42.55,6 (2007). [1]
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