Yelena Priyma
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | Russia | |
| is | Athlete Hammer thrower | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 2 December 1983, Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Age | 41 years | |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
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Biography
Yelena Aleksandrovna Rigert (née Priyma Russian: Прийма; Russian: Елена Александровна Ригерт; born 2 December 1983) is a female hammer thrower from Russia. She was born in Rostov-na-Donu, Rostov Oblast. Her personal best throw is 75.09 m (246 ft 4 ⁄4 in), achieved in Moscow in May 2013. This ranks her in the all-time top 25 for the event. She represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Russia | ||||
| 2005 | European U23 Championships | Erfurt, Germany | 9th | 60.95 m |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 19th | 66.84 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 10th | 69.72 m |