Grete Šadeiko
Grete Šadeiko Griffin (born 29 May 1993)[1] is an Estonian heptathlete. At the 2010 World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada she placed fourth with her personal record 5705 points, just one point behind Helga Margrét Thorsteinsdóttir.[2] In the fall of 2012, she joined Florida State University.
 Griffin in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1993[1] Türi, Estonia |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Heptathlon |
| Club | KJK Järvala |
| Coached by | Leonhard Soom |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 5813 p |
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Points | Rank | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 5705 pts PB | 4th | Heptathlon |
| 2012 | World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 5517 pts | 9th | Hepthatlon |
| 2015 | European U23 Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 5813 pts PB | 5th | Hepthatlon |
Personal bests
| Event | Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| 60 metres | 7.77 s | |
| 200 metres | 25.40 s | 24.52 s |
| 800 metres | 2:23.22 min | 2:16.08 min |
| 60 metres hurdles | 8.60 s | |
| 100 metres hurdles | 13.92 s | |
| High jump | 1.74 m | 1.76 m |
| Long jump | 5.98 m | 6.02 m (+1.3) 6.17 m (+2.4) |
| Shot put | 12.16 m | 12.61 m |
| Javelin throw | 46.42 m | |
| Pentathlon | 4,105 p | |
| Heptathlon | 5813 p | |
Personal life
In August 2016, Šadeiko became romantically linked to NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III.[3] Sadeiko and Griffin became engaged on 13 May 2017.[4] Their first daughter was born on 2 July 2017.[5] The couple married on 10 March 2018,[6] and their second daughter was born in September 2019. Through this marriage, Šadeiko is the stepmother to Griffin's oldest daughter from his marriage to Rebecca Liddecoat.
Šadeiko's older sister Grit Šadeiko is also a heptathlete.
References
- Nilk, Andrus (2008-12-22). "Grete Šadeiko püüab MM-medali võitnud õde" (in Estonian). Eesti Päevaleht. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- Lomp, Oliver (2010-07-24). "Grete Šadeiko jäi MMil pronksist punkti kaugusele" (in Estonian). Postimees. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- Breech, John (26 August 2016). "LOOK: RG3 shows off his new girlfriend at Browns practice in Tampa". CBS Sports. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- Hailey, Peter (14 May 2017). "Robert Griffin III and Grete Sadeiko are engaged, expecting child together". NBC Sports. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- Polus, Sarah (4 July 2017). "It's a baby girl for Robert Griffin III and fiancee Grete Sadeiko". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- "Robert Griffin III and Wife Play Volleyball in Miami After Getting Married". TMZ Sports. March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
