Valeriy Sviatokha
Belarusian hammer thrower
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Valeriy Vitalevich Sviatokha (Belarusian: Валеры Віталевіч Сьвятоха; born 20 July 1981) is a Belarusian hammer thrower. His personal best throw is 81.49 metres, achieved in May 2006 in Brest.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 20, 1981 |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Belarus |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
| Updated on 14 August 2012 | |
He won the bronze medal at the 2005 Summer Universiade. He also competed at the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final. When he took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics he reached the final, finishing in 11th place.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Belarus | ||||
| 2003 | European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 4th | 70.28 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 17th | 74.41 m |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 4th | 78.20 m |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, Great Britain | 11th | 73.13 m |
