Gerd Kanter

Discus Thrower

Birthday May 6, 1979

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Tallinn, Estonia

Age 45 years old

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About

Olympian discus thrower most remembered for winning the gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He later won a bronze medal in 2012 in London.

Before Fame

He made his first appearance at the 2004 Olympic games, but failed to place or make an impact.

Trivia

In 2011, he won the silver at the World Championships.

Family Life

He was born in Tallinn, Estonia.

Associated With

He and fellow Olympian, Rebecca Adlington, both won gold medals during the 2008 games in Beijing.