Swimmer Maari Randväli made history for Tallinn at last year’s International Children’s Games in León, Mexico, by winning the city’s first-ever gold medal. In total, she stood on the top podium an impressive four times.

Swimmer Maari Randväli made history for Tallinn at last year’s International Children’s Games in León, Mexico, by winning the city’s first-ever gold medal. In total, she stood on the top podium an impressive four times.

“That feeling of winning the first-ever medal for Tallinn at the ICG was truly something special. I remember the entire delegation standing by the pool, cheering me on. Afterwards, everyone came to congratulate me. It was such a proud moment — and to experience that four times… I’m really happy,” said Maari Randväli.

“My First Major Competition” is a video story series where Estonian athletes reflect on their early steps onto the international stage and encourage participants of the International Children’s Games, taking place in Tallinn from 4–7 August, to make the most of their experience.