Merle Kivimets (married name Bastien; born 21 July 1974) is an Estonian athletics competitor. [1]
She was born in Kose-Uuemõisa, Harju County. In 1998, she graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education. [1]
She began athletics training in 1984, coached by Margita Erma, Margit Aidla and Heiki Kivimets. She is multiple-times Estonian champion in different athletics disciplines. 1997–2002 she was a member of Estonian national athletics team. [1]
Personal best: [1]
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