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Gerd Kanter

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Gerd Kanter

ESTESTMen
Birth dateMay 6, 1979
BirthplaceTallinn, Estonia
Height1.96 m
Weight125 kg

Gerd Kanter is an Estonian retired discus thrower who was the dominant force in his event during the late 2000s. He won the 2007 World Championship title and claimed the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, adding a bronze at the 2012 London Games. His personal best of 73.38 m is the Estonian record and the fourth best mark of all time.

Kanter made his first Olympic appearance in 2004 and quickly established himself at the top of the sport, winning silver at the 2005 World Championships and finishing runner-up at the 2006 European Championships. He collected further World Championship medals in 2009 (bronze) and 2011 (silver), demonstrating remarkable consistency across nearly a decade of competition.

He won the IAAF Diamond League discus throw title in both 2012 and 2013, capping off a career that placed him among the all-time greats in the discus.

Key facts
Discus Throw
73.38
#5 all-time
2020 season best
58.62
Aug 9, 2020 · Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn (EST)
2020 season best
Last competition
Estonian Championships
Aug 9, 2020 · 58.62
Estonian Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze
Record
National record · Discus Throw 73.38
National record
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 73.38 (#5 all-time), 2020 season best 58.62 (Aug 9, 2020, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn (EST)) · Last competition: Estonian Championships, Aug 9, 2020, 58.62 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze · National record (Discus Throw) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

17.31
73.38
#5 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12
World Championships1225
Total2237

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
DT
58.62-Aug 9, 2020
↓
Estonian Championships
2019
DT
60.06-Aug 3, 2019
↓
Kamila Skolimowska Throwing Festival
2018
DT
64.46-Jul 8, 2018
↓
Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo (POL)
2017
DT
65.87-May 13, 2017
↓
Wiesbaden (GER)
2016
DT
65.27-Jul 9, 2016
↓
European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
2015
DT
66.02-Jul 24, 2015
↓
Kohila (EST)
2014
DT
66.28-Sep 24, 2014
↓
Pärnu (EST)
2013
DT
67.59-Aug 31, 2013
↓
Kohila (EST)
2012
DT
68.03-Aug 7, 2012
↓
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
DT
67.99-Sep 20, 2011
↓
Stadion Orzeł, Warszawa (POL)
2010
DT
71.45-Apr 29, 2010
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2009
DT
71.64-Jun 25, 2009
↓
Kohila (EST)
2008
DT
71.88-May 8, 2008
↓
Salinas, CA (USA)
2007
DT
72.02-May 3, 2007
↓
Salinas, CA (USA)
2006
DT
73.38-Sep 4, 2006
↓
Helsingborg (SWE)
2005
DT
70.10-Apr 27, 2005
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2004
SP
17.31-Feb 25, 2004
↓
Tallinn (EST) (i)
2004
DT
68.50-Jun 5, 2004
↓
Sevilla (ESP)
2003
DT
67.13-Sep 5, 2003
↓
Tallinn (EST)
2002
DT
66.31-Jul 26, 2002
↓
Tartu (EST)
2001
SP
16.80-Feb 16, 2001
↓
Tallinn (EST) (i)
2001
DT
60.47-Aug 15, 2001
↓
Tartu (EST)
2000
DT
56.09-Jun 11, 2000
↓
Tartu (EST)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.62-Aug 9Estonian Championships

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.24-Sep 5Throwing Meet, Randvere
DT
58.60-Aug 18Estonian Championships, Tallinn
DT
58.60-Aug 17Estonian Championships, Tallinn
DT
60.06-Aug 3Kamila Skolimowska Throwing Festival

2018

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.22-Sep 13Tallinn
DT
62.37-Sep 2Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
DT
63.52-Aug 22Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
DT
60.43-Aug 19Pärnu
DT
64.34-Aug 8European Athletics Championships
DT
64.18-Aug 7European Athletics Championships
DT
63.44-Jul 29Estonian Championships
DT
63.44-Jul 28Estonian Championships
DT
61.20-Jul 13Kohila
DT
64.46-Jul 8Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion OPO Cetniewo, Władysławowo
DT
64.42-Jul 7Tallinn Estonian Cup, Tallinn
DT
60.52-Jun 30Randvere
DT
60.32-Jun 28Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
DT
61.51-Jun 23Tallinn
DT
61.78-Jun 15Ogre Prezidenta Balva, Ogre
DT
60.83-Jun 8Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
DT
61.00-Jun 3Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu
DT
59.67-May 27Radom

2017

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.90-Sep 10Törva Peeter Kirdi Memorial, Törva
DT
61.98-Sep 8Kohila
DT
62.41-Aug 29Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
DT
63.69-Aug 18Pärnu
DT
64.56-Aug 15Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warszawa
DT
63.61-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
60.00-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
63.61-Aug 4IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
61.40-Jul 29Orimattila
DT
61.14-Jul 23Estonian Championships, Tallinn
DT
62.35-Jul 18Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
DT
65.87-May 13Wiesbaden WLV Werfercup, Wiesbaden

2016

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.54-Oct 7Türi
DT
62.98-Sep 29Tallinn
DT
62.41-Sep 22Rakvere
DT
63.28-Sep 18Sillamäe
DT
63.62-Sep 11Törva
DT
61.12-Sep 9Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
DT
62.86-Sep 4Kohila
DT
62.61-Sep 3Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
DT
63.69-Aug 28Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warszawa
DT
63.50-Aug 27Pärnu
DT
62.03-Aug 25Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
DT
64.02-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
65.10-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
65.10-Aug 13The XXXI Olympic Games
DT
64.02-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
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Honours

🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2019
5

European Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2018
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2018
5

European Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2018
5

The XXXI Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2016
🥉

European Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2016
🥉

European Athletics Championships

Discus Throw

2016
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2015
4

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2015
🥇

IAAF Continental Cup

Discus Throw

2014
🥈

Zürich European Championships

Discus Throw

2014
🥈

Zürich European Championships

Discus Throw

2014
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2014
🥇

Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Weltklasse Zürich

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Weltklasse Zürich

Discus Throw

2013
🥉

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Athletissima Lausanne

Discus Throw

2012
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2012
🥇

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Discus Throw

2012
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

2012
🥇

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Discus Throw

2012
🥉

The XXX Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2012
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

2012
🥇

Crystal Palace Aviva London Grand Prix

Discus Throw

2012
🥇

Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2011
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix

Discus Throw

2010
4

Barcelona European Championships

Discus Throw

2010
4

Barcelona European Championships

Discus Throw

2010
🥇

Monaco Herculis

Discus Throw

2010
🥇

European Athletics Team Championships First League

Discus Throw

2010
🥉

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2009
5

Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

Berlin DKB-ISTAF

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

Los Realejos European Cup Winter Throwing

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

European Athletics Team Championships First League

Discus Throw

2009
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2008
🥇

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2008
🥇

The XXIX Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2008
🥇

Split European Winter Throwing Cup

Discus Throw

2008
🥇

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2007
🥇

Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup

Discus Throw

2007
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2007
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2007
🥈

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2006
🥉

Tel Aviv European Winter Throwing Cup

Discus Throw

2006
🥈

Göteborg European Championships

Discus Throw

2006
🥈

Göteborg European Championships

Discus Throw

2006
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2006
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2005
🥇

Izmir Universiade

Discus Throw

2005
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2005
🥈

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2005
🥇

Mersin European Winter Throwing Cup

Discus Throw

2005
🥇

Estonian Championships

Discus Throw

2004
🥇

Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge

Discus Throw

2004
5

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Discus Throw

2004
🥇

Gioia Tauro European Winter Throwing Challenge

Discus Throw

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gerd Kanter's Discus Throw personal best?

Gerd Kanter's Discus Throw personal best is 73.38, set on Sep 4, 2006 in Helsingborg (SWE), #5 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gerd Kanter compete in?

Gerd Kanter competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Gerd Kanter perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 58.62, set on Aug 9, 2020 in Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn (EST). Last competition: Estonian Championships on Aug 9, 2020, 58.62.

How many medals has Gerd Kanter won?

Gerd Kanter has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 5 World Championships medals.