Hubert Pärnakivi (16 October 1932 in Tallinn – 28 October 1993 in Tartu) was an Estonian track and field athlete (long-distance runner) and veterinarian.[1]
Personal information | |
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Citizenship | Estonia Soviet Union |
Born | Tallinn | October 16, 1932
Died | October 28, 1993 Tartu | (aged 61)
Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | long-distance runner |
1957 he graduated from Estonian Agricultural Academy in veterinary medicine.[1]
1958 and 1959 he won several medals in Soviet Union Championships.[1]
1952-1963 he become 28-times Estonian champion in different long-distance disciplines.[1]
Personal bests: 800 m 1.54,1, 1000 m 2.30,7 (both in 1959), 1500 m 3.50,3 (1961), marathon 2:46.34,0 (1962).[1]
Since 1963 he worked at Tartu Veterinary Hospital, 1977-1991 being the head of the hospital.[1]
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