Leila Luik (born 14 October 1985) is an Estonian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. She completed the Shanghai marathon with her personal best 2:37:11 in 2013. She qualified to the

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running the Hamburg marathon in 2:42:11. She is one of identical triplets, sister of Liina and

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. All three qualified to participate in the marathon event representing Estonia at the

2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events i ...

in Rio de Janeiro. The triplets were professional dancers before Liina brought them to running.

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1985 births Living people Estonian female long-distance runners Estonian female marathon runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Estonia {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub