Robert Häggblom

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Robert Markus Häggblom (born 9 August 1982 in Vaasa) is a Finnish shot putter.

He won the gold medal at the

2008 World Indoor Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games
without reaching the final.

Häggblom was the nineteenth member to be inducted into the

Halle, Germany. His personal best throw is 20.53 metres, achieved in July 2007 in Lapua
.

He represents the sports club Vasa Idrottssällskap, and is coached by his father Magnus Häggblom.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Finland
2003 European U23 Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 14th (q) 17.65 m
2008 Finnish Championships
Tampere, Finland
1st 18.88 m

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