Priit Aavik

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Priit Aavik
Personal information
NationalityEstonian
Born (1994-11-07) 7 November 1994 (age 30)
Kuressaare, Estonia
Weight186cm
Sport
Sport Swimming
ClubKuressaare U-klubi (2003-2010), Audentese Spordiklubi (2010-2017)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Saaremaa lipp.svg
Island Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Gotland 50 m butterfly
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Gotland 100 m medley
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Gotland 50 m backstroke
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Gotland 100 m backstroke
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Bermuda 50 m breaststroke
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Bermuda 100 m medley

Priit Aavik (born 7 November 1994) is an Estonian swimmer. He represent Saaremaa at the Island Games since 2009. [1]

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References

  1. "Priit Aavik". gotland2017.islandgamesresults.com. Retrieved 1 February 2018.