Kaire Indrikson

Estonian swimmer

Kaire Indrikson

Personal information

Born|  (1961-06-13) 13 June 1961 (age 62)
Tallinn, Estonia[1]
Height| 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight| 63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
Sport| Swimming
Club| Dynamo[1]

Medal record

Swimming
European Championships
Representing  Soviet Union
|  1977 Jönköping | 4×100 m medley
|  1977 Jönköping | 100 m backstroke

Kaire Indrikson (Russian: Кайре Индриксон; born 13 June 1961)[2][3] is a retired Estonian backstroke swimmer who won two medals at the 1977 European Aquatics Championships.[4] The same year she was chosen Estonian Sportspersonality of the year.[3] During her career she set 33 Estonian records,[2] and her record in the 200 m backstroke event stood from 1977 to 2009.[5]

After retiring from competitions she worked as a swimming coach. Her twin sister, Kaja Aljand, is also a former swimmer who competed at the national level.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b XLVI ЧЕМПИОНАТ СССР ПО ПЛАВАНИЮ. swimmingmasters.narod.ru
2. ^ a b INDRIKSON, KAIRE. esbl.ee
3. ^ a b c 13\. juunil tähistasid oma 50. juubelisünnipäeva Kaire Indrikson ja Kaja Aljand
4. ^ Kaire INDRIKSON. les-sports.info
5. ^ Пал рекорд в плавании, державшийся 30 лет. rus.delfi.ee (2009-06-21)

Awards and achievements

Preceded by

Liivi Erm

|  Estonian Sportswoman of the Year
1977  | Succeeded by

Reet Palm

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