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]
 Dina Ellermann and Landy's Akvarel (2014 World Equestrian Games) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dina Radha'a |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Born | December 20, 1980 Baghdad, Iraq |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Sport | Dressage |
| Club | Tondi Riding Club, Tallinn |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2020 Olympic Games |
| World finals | 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games |
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 edit
- ^ "Dina Ellermann". fei.org. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ "Dina Ellermann: hetkel on emotsioonid segased ja ägedad" (in Estonian). ERR. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Ruilas võistlesid ratsasportlased kuuest riigist". Harju elu (in Estonian). 22 June 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Ellermann, Dina". Eesti Spordi Biograafiline Leksikon (in Estonian). 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
External links edit
- Dina Ellermann (and here) at FEI
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