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Estonia at the Olympics

Estonia has a long history with the Olympic Games, but in changing circumstances. Estonia first competed at the Olympic Games in 1920. Prior to this, Estonia was part of the Russian Empire, and Estonian athletes competed for Russia. Between 1920 and 1940 Estonian athletes participated in the Olympic Games under the name Estonia, then it became part of the Soviet Union. Estionia again gained independence in 1991, and has participated in all Olympics since then.

Trivia

• A wrestling bout in 1912 between Estonia's Martin Klein and Finland's Alfred Asikainen lasted 11 hours and 40 minutes before Klein finally won.

• The 1980 Summer Olympics Sailing regatta was held in the Estonian capital city Tallinn.

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