Erki Nool was born on 25 June 1970, in Voru, Estonia and is an Estonian decathlete and former politician.
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10 Facts About Erki Nool
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Erki Nool's father was a worker in a furniture factory and his mother was in charge of the finances of a school.
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Erki Nool was brought to tears when he was gifted a new, pristine pair of sneakers.
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Erki Nool took part in the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics decathlon but he ended up having to stop and pull out.
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Erki Nool won the title after the competition referee decided to over-rule a discus judge, who had red-flagged his last and only valid attempt due to alleged step-out.
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Erki Nool took gold ahead of the Czech Roman Sebrle and American Chris Huffins.
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In 2006, Erki Nool participated as a celebrity contestant on the first season of Tantsud tahtedega, an Estonian version of Dancing with the Stars.
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On 4 March 2007, Erki Nool was elected to the Estonian Parliament, the Riigikogu, representing the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica.
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Erki Nool has since left politics and now focuses on his real estate business and athletics school, with 450 students.
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Erki Nool's son Robin Nool was born on in 1998 and is pole vaulter with a record of 5.
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