The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Marleen Ritari - 2026-27 Track & Field / Cross Country Roster
Roster
Marleen Ritari
- Position:
- Combined Events
- Hometown:
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Class:
- Freshman
- Major:
- Business
BEFORE TEXAS
U20 Estonia national record holder in the pentathlon (4,258 points) … 2026 national champion in the pentathlon, high jump (U20), long jump (U18), 800 meters (U20), 400 meters (U20) and 60-meter hurdles (U20) … Three-time Estonian U20 champion in 2026, winning the high jump (1.81 meters), 400 meters (56.00) and 800 meters (2:16.16) … Baltic champion in the pentathlon, high jump and 60-meter hurdles (U20) … Placed eighth in the heptathlon at the 2025 U20 European Championships in Tampere, Finland, with 5,500 points … Placed 12th in the high jump at the 2026 U20 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon (1.75 meters).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Marju and Margo … Younger sister, Merili … Chose Texas for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly people and international community … Enjoys trying new activities and participating in different sports … Would pursue swimming if she were not competing in track and field.
