| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1981 Haapsalu, Estonia [1] |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Shot put |
| Updated on 15 August 2012 | |
Raigo Toompuu (born 17 July 1981) is an Estonian athlete. He competed for Estonia in shot put at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Estonia | |||||
| 2003 | European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 13th (q) | Discus throw | 53.27 m |
| 2006 | European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 16th (q) | Shot put | 19.11 m |
| 2009 | European Indoor Championships | Turin, Italy | 20th (q) | Shot put | 18.27 m |
| Universiade | Belgrade, Serbia | 4th | Shot put | 19.31 m | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 29th (q) | Shot put | 18.91 m |
| 2013 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 21st (q) | Shot put | 18.28 m |
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