Heino Sisask (31 December 1928 – 21 January 2023) was an Estonian politician, racewalker, and sports personality.[1]
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He was born in Sirvaste, Tartu County. In 1952 he graduated from Tartu State University's Faculty of Law.[1]
He started his athletics exercising under the guidance of Valter Kalam. He focused on race walking. He was two-times Estonian champion in race walking. From 1950 to 1952 he was a member of Estonian national athletics team.[1]
From 1964 to 1974 he was the chairman of Estonian SSR Sport Committee. From 1964 to 1974 he was a member of Soviet Union's Olympic Committee. From 1984 to 1995 he was a chairman of Estonian Gymnastics Federation, and from 1995 to 2001 its vice-president. From 1992 to 1999 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee.[1]
References
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