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Sixten Sild

b. 1964

Estonian orienteer, referee, sportsperson and local politician (born 1964)

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About Sixten Sild

Born 1964. Sixten Sild is an Estonian and Russian orienteer, referee, sportsperson and local politician.

Sixten Sild (born 19 June 1964, in Tartu) is an Estonian orienteering competitor, bronze medallist for the Soviet Union in the world championships, and later competing for Estonia.

He received a bronze medal in the classic course at the World Orienteering Championships in Mariánské Lázně in 1991. He finished 4th in the relay in 1989, and 5th in 1991 with the Soviet team.

Sild's best overall performance in the Orienteering World Cup was finishing 8th in 1996. Other World Cup overall results: 1990: 16th; 1992: 12th; 1994: 20th; 1998: 24th.

He is married to Latvian orienteer Sarmite Sild and his sons Timo Sild and Lauri Sild are also active orienteers and compete at an international level.

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Important facts

Born
19 June 1964, Tartu
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Orienteer, referee, sportsperson, local politician
Nationality
Estonia, Soviet Union
Education
University of Tartu, Nõo Upper Secondary School, Karlstad University
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class

People in Sixten Sild's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Lauri Sild
Lauri Sild
b. 1990
Orienteer
 Portrait of Timo Sild
Timo Sild
b. 1988
Orienteer
 Portrait of Sarmite Sild
Sarmite Sild
b. 1962
Coach

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sixten Sild?

Estonian orienteer, referee, sportsperson and local politician (born 1964)

When was Sixten Sild born?

Sixten Sild was born on 19 June 1964 in Tartu.

What is Sixten Sild's occupation?

Sixten Sild is an orienteer, referee, sportsperson and local politician.

What nationality is Sixten Sild?

Sixten Sild is Estonian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sixten Sild

· Wikidata: Q533830

· DBpedia: Sixten Sild

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