Verlin Sets New National 60m Hurdles Record, Nears World Standard
At the Estonian Athletics Cup in Lasnamäe, hurdler Kreete Verlin clocked a new national record of 8.05 seconds in the 60-meter event, placing her just three-hundredths of a second shy of the qualifying standard for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.
- —Kreete Verlin broke the Estonian record in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.05 seconds at the Estonian Athletics Cup held in Lasnamäe.
- —Verlin's new record surpasses her previous best by one hundredth of a second and marks the first Estonian record set in the current indoor season.
- —The event, which began on January 24, 2026, featured over 600 athletes across various age groups, including U18 and adult categories.
- —Several multi-event athletes, including Pippi Lotta Enok, Risto Lillemets, Rasmus Roosleht, and Hans-Christian Hausenberg, competed in individual disciplines.
- —Other notable performances included Miia Ott winning the women's 60m sprint in 7.55 seconds and Allika Inkeri Moser leading the women's pole vault with a world-leading U20 mark of 4.40 meters.
Recap
Kreete Verlin's new national record positions her as a serious contender for the World Athletics Indoor Championships, shifting her status from a national athlete to one on the verge of international qualification. The performance, alongside strong results from emerging talents like Miia Ott and Allika Inkeri Moser, underscores the depth of Estonia's current athletic pool. The competition's structure, allowing top multi-event athletes to hone specific skills, also points to a strategic and focused approach to athlete development ahead of major international events.