Mart Vilt (also Märt Vilt; 2 March 1935 Illuka Parish,

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– 25 January 2021) was an

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n track and field athlete (middle-distance runner). 1958–1969 he became 9-times Estonian champion in different running disciplines. Personal bests: 800 m: 1.50.2 (1967), and 1000 m: 2.22.4 (1966). In 1966 he was named

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1935 births 2021 deaths Estonian male middle-distance runners People from Alutaguse Parish Sportspeople from Ida-Viru County Soviet Athletics Championships winners {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub