Grete Griffin
 Griffin in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1993[1] Türi, Estonia |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Heptathlon |
| Club | KJK Järvala |
| Coached by | Leonhard Soom |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 5813 p |
Grete Griffin (née Šadeiko; born 29 May 1993)[1] is an Estonian heptathlete. At the 2010 World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada she placed fourth with her personal record 5705 points, just one point behind Helga Margrét Thorsteinsdóttir.[2] In the fall of 2012, she joined Florida State University.
Achievements
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Venue | Points | Rank | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 5705 pts PB | 4th | Heptathlon |
| 2012 | World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 5517 pts | 9th | Hepthatlon |
| 2015 | European U23 Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 5813 pts PB | 5th | Hepthatlon |
Personal bests
[edit]| Event | Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| 60 metres | 7.77 s | |
| 200 metres | 25.40 s | 24.52 s |
| 800 metres | 2:23.22 min | 2:16.08 min |
| 60 metres hurdles | 8.60 s | |
| 100 metres hurdles | 13.92 s | |
| High jump | 1.74 m | 1.76 m |
| Long jump | 5.98 m | 6.02 m (+1.3) 6.17 m (+2.4) |
| Shot put | 12.16 m | 12.61 m |
| Javelin throw | 46.42 m | |
| Pentathlon | 4,105 p | |
| Heptathlon | 5813 p |
Personal life
[edit]In August 2016, Šadeiko became romantically linked to NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III.[3] Sadeiko and Griffin became engaged on 13 May 2017.[4] Their first daughter was born on 2 July 2017.[5] The couple married on 10 March 2018.[6] Their second daughter was born in September 2019 and their third daughter was born in January 2023. Sadeiko has a stepdaughter through her marriage to Griffin.[7]
Šadeiko's older sister Grit Šadeiko is also a heptathlete.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nilk, Andrus (2008-12-22). "Grete Šadeiko püüab MM-medali võitnud õde" (in Estonian). Eesti Päevaleht. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ Lomp, Oliver (2010-07-24). "Grete Šadeiko jäi MMil pronksist punkti kaugusele" (in Estonian). Postimees. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ Breech, John (26 August 2016). "LOOK: RG3 shows off his new girlfriend at Browns practice in Tampa". CBS Sports. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ Hailey, Peter (14 May 2017). "Robert Griffin III and Grete Sadeiko are engaged, expecting child together". NBC Sports. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ Polus, Sarah (4 July 2017). "It's a baby girl for Robert Griffin III and fiancee Grete Sadeiko". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "Robert Griffin III and Wife Play Volleyball in Miami After Getting Married". TMZ Sports. March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Robert Griffin III Welcomes Baby #4". babynames.com. January 1, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
External links
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