// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Yelena Rigert? A weight-lifter with a heavy reputation?
Yelena Aleksandrovna Rigert (née Priyma Russian: Прийма; Russian: Елена Александровна Ригерт; born 2 December 1983) is a female hammer thrower from Russia. She was born in Rostov-na-Donu, Rostov Oblast.[1] Her personal best throw is 75.09 m (246 ft 4+1⁄4 in), achieved in Moscow in May 2013. This ranks her in the all-time top 25 for the event.[2] She represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
International competitions
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia | ||||
| 2005 | European U23 Championships | Erfurt, Germany | 9th | 60.95 m |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 19th | 66.84 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 10th | 69.72 m |
References
[edit]- ↑ sports-reference
- ↑ Senior outdoor Hammer Throw women. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-05-25.
External links
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