Kristjan Rahnu (born 29 August 1979 in
Kohila
Kohila (formerly also Kapa-Kohila, ) is a Populated places in Estonia, borough () in Rapla County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative center of Kohila Parish. Kohila has a population of 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006).
Kohila has a railway ...
) is a retired
Estonia
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decathlete
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.
His personal best dates back to 2005 when he did 8526 points in
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Arles
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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.
Achievements
Personal bests
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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
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