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Eduard Hiiop (19 December 1889 – 24 August 1941) was an Estonian figure skater and athlete. He participated in the 1928 Winter Olympics as the flag bearer for Estonia[1] and competed in 1936, placing 18th with Helene Michelson in pair skating.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 December 1889 Walk, Governorate of Livonia |
| Died | 24 August 1941 (aged 51) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Figure skating, athletics |
| Club | Kalev Tallinn |
Hiiop started training in skating, gymnastics, athletics and cycling while living in Tartu in 1908. He then moved to Tallinn, and in 1912–13 focused on figure skating, tennis, and athletics: winning multiple Estonian titles in all these disciplines. He competed at the Estonian and Russian championships in most athletic events, including the decathlon. After retiring as a competitive athlete, he worked as a coach and sports functionary in Helsinki (1937–39) and Tallinn (1940–41). In August 1941 he was arrested by the Soviet authorities and presumedly died the same month.[3][4]
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