Yelena Rigert

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
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
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References
  1. sports-reference
  2. Senior outdoor Hammer Throw women. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-05-25.



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