About Rein Aun
Lived 1940 – 1995 (aged 54). Rein Aun was an Estonian and Russian athletics competitor and sportsperson.
Rein Aun (5 October 1940 – 11 March 1995) was a multitalented Estonian athlete. He competed for the Soviet Union in the decathlon at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, winning a silver medal in 1964.
Aun was born in a family of five brothers and one sister. Their father died when Aun was just 13. He attended a sports school, where he trained in long-distance running before changing to decathlon. His 1964 Olympic medal was his only international success. Domestically, he held the Soviet decathlon titles in 1967–68 and finished second in 1964. In his native Estonia he was a multiple champion in various athletics events and even in volleyball in 1958. In retirement he coached athletics and served as the secretary-general of the Estonian Athletics Association.
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Who was Rein Aun?
Estonian athletics competitor (1940–1995)
When was Rein Aun born?
Rein Aun was born on 5 October 1940 in Tallinn.
When did Rein Aun die?
Rein Aun died on 11 March 1995 in Tallinn.
What was Rein Aun's occupation?
Rein Aun was an athletics competitor and sportsperson.
What nationality was Rein Aun?
Rein Aun was Estonian and Russian.
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