Personal information | |
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Born | 6 June 1983 |
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) [1] |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m, half marathon, marathon |
Club | Stamina SK [1] |
Coached by | Jane Salumäe [1] |
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