Kristjan Rahnu (born 29 August 1979 in
Kohila
Kohila (formerly also Kapa-Kohila, german: Koil, Kappakoil) is a borough ( et, alev) in Rapla County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative center of Kohila Parish. Kohila has a population of 3,505 (as of 1 January 2006).
Kohila has a railw ...
) is a retired
Estonia
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decathlete
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.
His personal best dates back to 2005 when he did 8526 points in
France
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Arles
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on June 4–5. After many injuries and other issues, Rahnu is trying to make a successful return to the sport in 2009 for the first time since the European World Championships in 2006.
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Personal bests
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1979 births
Living people
People from Kohila
Estonian decathletes
Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes of Estonia
World Athletics Championships athletes for Estonia
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