Andrus Värnik

Andrus Värnik (born September 27, 1977 in Antsla) is a Estonian javelin thrower. 87,83, his personal best set in 2003, is also the Estonian record.

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September 27 - 1977 - Antsla - Estonia - Javelin throw

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Värnik won his first international medal, a silver medal, in the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, throwing 85.17. The next year he finished 6th in the javelin contest at the Olympic Games with the result 83.25.

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2003 World Championships in Athletics - Javelin contest - Olympic Games

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With 87.17 he won a surprise gold medal at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics ahead of Olympic champion Andreas Thorkildsen, veteran Sergey Makarov and home favorite Tero Pitkämäki.

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2005 World Championships in Athletics - Andreas Thorkildsen - Sergey Makarov - Tero Pitkämäki

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