Rein Põldme
Rein Põldme (born 12 January 1937) is an Estonian rower, swimming coach and sport pedagogue.[1]
He was born in Rakvere. In 1958 he graduated from Tartu University's Institute of Physical Education.[1]
He started his swimming exercising in 1951, and rowing in 1954, coached by Ülo Tölp. 1956–1957 he became 2-times Estonian champion in rowing.[1]
1958-1964 he worked in Tartu as a sport theoretician. Later he was a physical education pedagogue in several schools in Tartu, including in disability schools.[1]
Since 1965 he is coaching para swimmers. Students: Nadežda Maksimova, Tiiu Mallene-Sarv, Vilma Nugis, Marge Kõrkjas, Annika Raide, Paul Sepping, Ado Arukask, Mart Soomre, Virgo Kais.[1]
Awards:
- 1988: Merited Coach of Estonian SSR[1]
- 2014: Order of the White Star, V class[2]
- 2020: (Estonian: Eesti Kultuurkapitali kehakultuuri ja spordi sihtkapitali aastapreemia)[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rein_Põldme". esbl.ee. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Rein_Põldme". www.president.ee. Retrieved 25 March 2022.