Estonia - Paradise of the North

Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.

Friday, 19 February 2016

Ksenija Balta Wins the Women's Long Jump Event in Stockholm

Estonian athlete Ksenija Balta beat British rivals Lorriane Ugen and Shara Proctor at the Globen Galan indoor sporting competition in Stockholm on Wednesday. Ksenija gave a superb jump measuring 6.76 thus qualifying her for the World Indoor Championship. Congratulations Ksenija!

Results

Click here to watch Ksenija's victory leap in Stockholm: http://sport.delfi.ee/news/kergejoustik

Part of Ksenija's success can be attributed to her excellent coach, Estonian sporting hero Andrei Nazarov (my cousin)!

Andrei & Ksenija