Maicel Uibo
Estonian decathlete and European champion
Born
December 27th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competitor in multiple prestigious decathlon events, achieved excellence on the European athletics stage. Won the European Athletics Championships title in 2018 held in Berlin. Competed in the Olympics, representing Estonia in both the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Games. Notable for a strong performance in combined events, consistently earning top finishes in decathlon competitions.
Won gold at the 2018 European Athletics Championships
Competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games
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