Estonia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Estonia
competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
in Beijing
, People's Republic of China
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Men's:
Men's:
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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Medallists
The country won one medal, a bronze.| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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| Kardo Ploomipuu Kardo Ploomipuu Kardo Ploomipuu is an Estonian swimmer.He is the current IPC world record holder in 50 m backstroke .-Achievements:-References:... |
Swimming Swimming (sport) Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native... |
Men's 100m Backstroke – S10 Swimming at the 2008 Summer Paralympics The swimming events of the 2008 Summer Paralympics were held in the Beijing National Aquatics Center between September 7 and September 15, 2008. A total of 140 gold medals were expected to be distributed.-Classifications:... |
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ShootingParalympic shootingParalympic shooting is an adaptation of shooting sports for competitors with disabilities. Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use pistols or rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Competitions are open to all athletes with a physical disability....
Men's:
- Helmut Mänd (coach Heiti Vahtra)
- Mixed R3-10M Air Rifle Prone SH1 – Preliminary: 594 (→ did not advance, 31.-34. place )
- Mixed R6-50M Air Rifle Prone SH1 – Preliminary: 563 (→ did not advance, 41. place )
SwimmingParalympic swimmingParalympic swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic swimming is contested not only at the Summer Paralympic Games, but at disabled sports competitions throughout the world...
Men's:
- Kardo PloomipuuKardo PloomipuuKardo Ploomipuu is an Estonian swimmer.He is the current IPC world record holder in 50 m backstroke .-Achievements:-References:...
(coach Õnne Pollisinski)- 100 m backstroke S10 – Heats: 6th 1.04,52; Final: 3rd 1.03,37; (→
Bronze Medal )
- 100 m backstroke S10 – Heats: 6th 1.04,52; Final: 3rd 1.03,37; (→
- Kristo Ringas
- 100 m breaststroke SB13 – Heats: 12th 1.15,39 (→ did not advance, 12. place )
Athletics
- Endre Varik (coach Hanno Koll) (Men's: Long jump, 100 m ) DNS
SwimmingParalympic swimmingParalympic swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic swimming is contested not only at the Summer Paralympic Games, but at disabled sports competitions throughout the world...
- Einar Niin DNS
- Keit Jaanimägi DNS
See also
- 2008 Summer Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
- Estonia at the ParalympicsEstonia at the ParalympicsEstonia have competed at the Paralympic Games since the 1992 Summer events. Estonian Paralympic Committee was founded on April, 1991. Best athlete Marge Kõrkjas has performed in four Paralympics and won always at least one medal, total of 7 – 2 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze.-Summer Paralympics:Best...
- Estonia at the 2008 Summer OlympicsEstonia at the 2008 Summer OlympicsEstonia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. This is a list of the results of all Estonian athletes who qualified for the Olympics and were nominated by Estonian Olympic Committee...