Andrus Poksi (born 8 August 1968) is an
Estonian sailing coach and sport personnel.
He was born in
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after the Northern European country's political and financial capital, Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 91,407 (as of 2021). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of ...
, Estonia. In 1993, he graduated from the
University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education ''"Cum Laude"'', specializing in
physiotherapy
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patient ...
.
From 1981–1990 he practised sailing, coached by Valdeko Säre. From 1989–1994 he practised basketball, coached by Arne Laos.
He has been an international sailing judge since 2006. From 2012–2013 he was the president of
Estonian Yachting Union. Since 2010 he is the
commodore of Tallinn Yacht Club.
*2012 London Olympic Games – Member of International Jury;
*2016 Rio Olympic Games – Member of International Jury;
*2020 Tokyo Olympic Games – Member of International Jury;
*2024 Paris Olympic Games – Vice Chairman of International Jury.
References
Living people
1968 births
Estonian male sailors (sport)
Estonian sports coaches
University of Tartu alumni
Sportspeople from Tartu
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