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Estonian javelin thrower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virve Roolaid (later Põldsam, born 2 November 1933) is a retired Estonian javelin thrower. In 1954 she won a gold medal at the World Student Games, placed second at the European championships, and was ranked second in the world with a throw of 54.89 m.[2]
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Born | 2 November 1933 90) Pankjavitsa, Estonia | (age||||||||
Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||
Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||
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Sport | Athletics | ||||||||
Event(s) | Javelin throw, shot put, discus throw | ||||||||
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Personal best(s) | JT – 56.47 m (1963) SP – 13:25 m (1960) DT – 38.62 m (1962)[1][2] | ||||||||
Medal record
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Roolaid took up athletics in 1951 and won seven Estonian javelin titles, in 1952, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965 and 1970. She also competed in the discus throw and shot put.[2]
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