Andrus Värnik
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Andrus Värnik
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 Andrus Värnik |
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Competitor for  Estonia |
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| Gold | 2005 Helsinki | Javelin |
| Silver | 2003 Paris | Javelin |
Andrus Värnik (born September 27, 1977 in Antsla) is an Estonian javelin thrower. His personal best set in 2003, 87.83 m, is also the Estonian record.
Värnik won his first international medal, a silver medal, in the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, throwing 85.17 m. The next year he finished 6th in the javelin contest at the Olympic Games with the result 83.25 m.
With 87.17 m he won a surprise gold medal at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics ahead of Olympic champion Andreas Thorkildsen, defending World Champion Sergey Makarov and home favorite Tero Pitkämäki.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 15th | 81.34 m |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 21st | 75.66 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 2nd | 85.17 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens Olympic Stadium, Greece | 6th | 83.25 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Finland | 1st | 87.17 m |
References
External links
- IAAF profile for Andrus Värnik
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| Preceded by Andrus Veerpalu |
Estonian Sportsman of the Year 2003 |
Succeeded by Jüri Jaanson |
| Preceded by Jüri Jaanson |
Estonian Sportsman of the Year 2005 |
Succeeded by Andrus Veerpalu |
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