Maris Mägi (born 11 August 1987 in

Tartu Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,759 (as of 2024). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the ...

) is an

Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Ru ...

n sprinter who specializes in the

400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is ...

. Maris Mägi's parents are track and field athletes

Taivo Mägi Taivo Mägi (born on 19 October 1960 in Tartu) is an Estonian track and field athlete and coach. In 1986 he graduated from Tartu State University in physical education. 1980–1986 he become 6-times Estonian champion in different running discipli ...

and Anne Mägi. Her younger brother is hurdler Rasmus Mägi.

Achievements

Personal

Her brother

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is also an athlete.

References

* 1987 births Living people Athletes from Tartu Estonian female sprinters 21st-century Estonian sportswomen Estonian female hurdlers Competitors at the 2007 Summer Universiade Competitors at the 2011 Summer Universiade Competitors at the 2015 Summer Universiade Miina Härma Gymnasium alumni World Athletics Championships athletes for Estonia {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub