I am Christopher Hein and I started rowing in 2018 at Tallinn Rowing Club on the shore of Lake Harku. I started as a hobby, but as my results improved, I got the opportunity to represent Estonia at international competitions.
In 2022, I got the chance to represent the Estonian national team for the first time. In the single scull, I finished 12th at the U19 European Championships and 18th at the World Championships. These results gave me the confidence that I wanted to commit to rowing more seriously and move towards elite sport.
In 2024, I was the stroke of the quad at the U23 European Championships, where we finished 8th. In 2025, I raced in the double, made my senior European Championships and World Cup debuts (18th and 16th place respectively), and we finished 11th at the U23 World Championships.
Today I am a member of the Estonian national rowing team, and my big goal is to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and compete for medals there.
High-quality equipment is essential for training at the top level. Oakley sunglasses protect my eyes from reflected sunlight, which makes training on the water difficult without them. My Garmin sports watch gives me accurate feedback on training load, recovery and sleep. I mainly track HRV and sleep quality to keep an optimal balance between effort and recovery.
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