Sten Priinits (born 10 November 1987) is an Estonian fencer. [1]
He was born in Haapsalu. In 2017 he graduated from Tallinn University in physical education. [1]
He began his fencing career in 1994, coached by his mother Helen Nelis-Naukas and uncle Peeter Nelis. His grandfather was fencer and coach Endel Nelis. He won silver medal at 2015 European Fencing Championships in team épée. He is multiple-times Estonian champion. Since 2009 he is a member of Estonian national fencing team. [1]
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