Merle Kivimets (married name Bastien; born 21 July 1974) is an Estonian athletics competitor.[1]

She was born in Kose-Uuemõisa, Harju County. In 1998, she graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education.[1]

She began athletics training in 1984, coached by Margita Erma, Margit Aidla and Heiki Kivimets. She is multiple-times Estonian champion in different athletics disciplines. 1997–2002 she was a member of Estonian national athletics team.[1]

Personal best:[1]

  • pole vault: 3.91 meters (1996)
  • long jump: 5.96 meters (1997)
  • 100 m hurdles: 14.66 seconds (2000)

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Merle_Kivimets". esbl.ee. Retrieved 4 April 2022.