Tiidrek Nurme
Tiidrek Nurme (born 11 November 1985) is an Estonian long and middle-distance runner, the current national record holder of the 1500 metres and 3000 metres.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tiidrek Nurme |
| Born | 11 November 1985 Kuressaare, Estonia |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon: 2:10.02 |
Nurme is one of only four men in the history of the Olympic Games to have qualified for and competed in the 1,500 metres (2008) and the marathon (2016) in separate Olympics during their career. The other three are Rod Dixon of New Zealand (1972, 1984), Luis Feiteira of Portugal (1996, 2012) and Bayron Piedra of Ecuador (2008, 2016). At the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, Nurme was part of the Olympic record-setting size marathon field when 155 men from 80 countries competed in the race where he placed 63rd overall.
Major competition record
Personal bests
Outdoor
| Distance | Mark | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 m | 1:52.25 | 3 July 2006 | Rakvere | |
| 1500 m | 3:38.59 | 15 August 2008 | Beijing | National record |
| Mile | 3:59.74 | 9 August 2011 | Viljandi | National record |
| 2000 m | 5:06.02 | 16 July 2008 | Joensuu | National record |
| 3000 m | 7:48.24 | 11 July 2014 | Dublin | National record |
| 5000 m | 13:31.87 | 16 April 2010 | Walnut | |
| 10000 m | 28:59.88 | 28 April 2013 | Palo Alto | |
| Half marathon | 1:03.13 | 3 March 2013 | Rome | |
| Marathon | 2:10.02 | 23 February 2020 | Sevilla | |
References
- "Nurme, Tiidrek" (in Estonian). ESBL.
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