Gerd Kanter

January 4, 2024
Discus Thrower

Quick Facts

Gerd Kanter
Full Name Gerd Kanter
Occupation Discus Thrower
Date Of Birth May 6, 1979(1979-05-06)
Age 45
Birthplace Tallinn
Country Estonia
Horoscope Taurus

Gerd Kanter Biography

Name Gerd Kanter
Birthday May 6
Birth Year 1979
Place Of Birth Tallinn
Birth Country Estonia
Birth Sign Taurus

Gerd Kanter is one of the most popular and richest Discus Thrower who was born on May 6, 1979 in Tallinn, Estonia. Olympian discus thrower best remembered for his gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He later won a bronze medal in 2012 in London.

He as well as co- Olympian, He and fellow Olympian, Rebecca Adlington, both won gold medals during the 2008 games in Beijing. both took home gold medals in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

He competed at the 2004 Olympics, but did not reach the final. The season 2005 was his breakthrough year as he won silver medals at the World Championships and World Athletics Final, took home a victory in the European Cup and won the World University Games. He also threw more than 70 metres for the first time.

He made his first Olympic appearance in 2004 and established himself a year later by taking the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. He was runner-up at the 2006 European Athletics Championships and won further medals at the World Championships in 2009 (bronze) and 2011 (silver).

The place he was raised is Tallinn, Estonia.

Gerd Kanter Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Discus Thrower
House Living in own house.

Gerd Kanter is one of the richest Discus Thrower from Estonia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerd Kanter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His debut appearance in his first Olympic competition, and was unable to have an impact.

The year 2011 was the time he took home the silver medal at his World Championships.

Gerd Kanter (born 6 May 1979) is a retired Estonian discus thrower. He was the 2007 World Champion in the event and won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and bronze in London 2012. His personal best throw of 73.38 m is the Estonian record and the third best mark of all-time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 5 in
Weight 127 kg

Gerd Kanter height 6 ft 5 in Gerd weight 127 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gerd Kanter Dating?

According to our records, Gerd Kanter is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gerd Kanter’s is not dating anyone.

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He won the 2012 and the 2013 IAAF Diamond League in discus throw.

Facts & Trivia

Gerd Ranked on the list of most popular Discus Thrower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Estonia. Gerd Kanter celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.

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