Grit Šadeiko
Estonian heptathlete and athlete
Born
July 29th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Esteemed heptathlete achieved notable success in track and field events. Competed for Estonia in various international competitions, showcasing versatility in multiple disciplines. Represented the country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Improved personal bests and secured medals in numerous events across the European Athletics Championships and other prestigious meets.
Competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Won bronze at the 2015 European Athletics U23 Championships
Set personal bests in heptathlon events
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