Yelena Rigert
- Born
- Dec 2, 1983 (42 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rostov-on-Don, Russia
- Events
- Hammer Throw
Yelena Aleksandrovna Rigert is a female hammer thrower from Russia.
She was born in Rostov-na-Donu, Rostov Oblast. Her personal best throw is 75.09 m (246 ft 4+1⁄4 in), achieved in Moscow in May 2013.
This ranks her in the all-time top 25 for the event. She represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2007 World Championships in Athletics. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
Personal best · Hammer Throw75.09
2014 season best69.47Jul 25, 2014 · Kazan
Last competitionRussian ChampionshipsJul 25, 2014 · 69.47
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 75.09 (#45 all-time), 2014 season best 69.47 (Jul 25, 2014, Kazan (RUS)) · Last competition: Russian Championships, Jul 25, 2014, 69.47 · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HT | 69.47 | – | Jul 25, 2014 | Russian Championships |
| 2013 | HT | 75.09 | – | Jul 15, 2013 | Moskva (RUS) |
| 2012 | HT | 70.14 | – | May 18, 2012 | Cheboksary (RUS) |
| 2011 | HT | 67.30 | – | Jul 10, 2011 | Moskva (RUS) |
| 2009 | HT | 65.60 | – | Feb 20, 2009 | Adler, Sochi (RUS) |
| 2008 | HT | 71.92 | – | Jul 5, 2008 | Tula (RUS) |
| 2007 | HT | 71.78 | – | May 26, 2007 | Sochi (RUS) |
| 2006 | HT | 70.09 | – | Jul 15, 2006 | Tula (RUS) |