Tiidrek Nurme
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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 |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon: 2:15.16 |
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.
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 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 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
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | |||||
| 2005 | World Cross Country Championships | Saint-Étienne/Saint-Galmier, France | 129th | Short race (4.196 km) | 13:47 |
| 2007 | European U23 Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 5th | 5000 m | 13:57.51 |
| Universiade | Bangkok, Thailand | 10th | 5000 m | 14:23.50 | |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 27th (h) | 1500 m | 3:38.59 NR |
| 2009 | European Indoor Championships | Turin, Italy | 16th (h) | 3000 m | 8:08.81 |
| World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 28th (h) | 1500 m | 3:43.73 | |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 16th (h) | 5000 m | 13:49.19 |
| 2011 | Universiade | Shenzhen, China | 4th | 5000 m | 14:05.03 |
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 16th | 5000 m | 13:51.29 |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 8th | 5000 m | 14:08.02 |
| 2014 | European Championships | Zürich, Switzerland | 10th | 5000 m | 14:13.89 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 63rd | Marathon | 2:20:01 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 40th | Marathon | 2:20.41 |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 9th | Marathon | 2:15.16 |
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 | 2:15.16 | 12 August 2018 | Berlin | |
Indoor
| Distance | Mark | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 m | 3:46.10 | 19 February 2011 | Tallinn | |
| 2000 m | 5:18.50 | 20 February 2008 | Tartu | |
| 3000 m | 7:55.37 | 10 February 2010 | Stockholm | National record |
| 5000 m | 14:29.29 | 10 February 2012 | Düsseldorf |
References
- 1 2 "Nurme, Tiidrek" (in Estonian). ESBL.
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