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Dina Ellermann

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Dina Ellermann
Dina Ellermann and Landy's Akvarel (2014 World Equestrian Games)
Personal information
Birth nameDina Radha'a
NationalityEstonian
Born (1980-12-20) December 20, 1980 (age 43)
Baghdad, Iraq
Sport
Country Estonia
SportDressage
ClubTondi Riding Club, Tallinn
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2020 Olympic Games
World finals2014 FEI World Equestrian Games

Dina Ellermann (née Dina Radha'a; born 20 December 1980) is an Estonian dressage rider.[1] She competed at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, and at three European Dressage Championships (in 2015, 2017 and 2019). She competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, becoming the first Estonian equestrian to do so, and finished 49th individually.[2]

Ellermann was born in Baghdad, Iraq to an Estonian mother and an Iraqi father.[3] She graduated from secondary education from Tallinn 21st School in 2000 and in 2005 from Tallinn University, majoring in recreation management. She began training in equestrian sports the age of 11.[4]

Ellermann has been the Estonian national champion 9 times (2012–20) and the Estonian interior champion 6 times (2008, 2016–20). She has been a member of the Estonian national team since 2008.[4] Her current best international championship result is 49th place from the 2017 European Championships.

References

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  1. ^ "Dina Ellermann". fei.org. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Dina Ellermann: hetkel on emotsioonid segased ja ägedad" (in Estonian). ERR. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. ^ "Ruilas võistlesid ratsasportlased kuuest riigist". Harju elu (in Estonian). 22 June 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Ellermann, Dina". Eesti Spordi Biograafiline Leksikon (in Estonian). 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
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Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for  Estonia
(with Tõnu Endrekson)
Tokyo 2020
Succeeded by
Incumbent