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Estonian president congratulates Kanter on World Championship bronze

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President Toomas Hendrik Ilves on Tuesday congratulated Estonian discus thrower Gerd Kanter on the bronze medal won by him at the Athletics World Championships in Moscow.

«Many congratulations, Gerd Kanter. A bronze medal is a worthy result. Estonia has reasons to be proud,» the president wrote on his Facebook page.

Kanter took bronze in men's discus at the World Championships in Moscow on Tuesday with a throw of 65.19 meters. Robert Harting of Germany won the finals with 69.11 meters and Piotr Malachowski of Poland was second with 68.36.

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