Monday 30 July 2012

Estonia at the Olympics


Best sports

Traditionally wrestling, but discus and rowing represent their best chances in London.

Star performers

Kristjan Palusalu won two golds at wrestling in Berlin 1936 - the only Estonian to win two Olympic titles - but discus thrower Gerd Kanter will aim to join that exclusive club if he can build on his gold in Beijing with victory in London. Kanter, who won silver at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu in 2011, will be joined in the discus competition by Aleksander Tammert.

Olympic medal history

9
8
14
Medal total:
31
Medals per head:
1 medal per 41,386 person
Olympic debut:
1920
Total Games appearances:
10