Estonian Sportspersonality of the year

The award Athlete of the Year will be officially conferred in Estonia since 1991. Predecessor is imparted in the Estonian SSR 1955-1990 award. Until 1966, each year was only awarded a prize. It was not until 1967 both the athlete and the athlete of the year was honored. Two years later, the first time a team of the year was chosen. The honor of the coach of the Year has been awarded since 1987.

Most honors could take the cyclist Erika Salumäe in reception, which was awarded nine times.

Award winners and prize-winners

Most winners ( athletes)

  • Nine awards: Erika Salumäe
  • Eight awards: Kristina Šmigun - Vähi
  • Seven awards: Jüri Jaanson (three times as individual athletes, four times as Mannschaftsspotler )
  • Five Awards: Jaan Talts, Aavo Pikkuus, Andrus Veerpalu
  • Four awards: Erki Nool
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