Kristjan Rahnu (born 29 August 1979 in

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) is a retired

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. His personal best dates back to 2005 when he did 8526 points in

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on June 4–5. After many injuries and other issues, Rahnu is trying to make a successful return to the sport in 2009 for the first time since the European World Championships in 2006.

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* 1979 births Living people People from Kohila Sportspeople from Rapla County Estonian decathletes Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Estonia World Athletics Championships athletes for Estonia {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub