Gerd Kanter is a retired Estonian discus thrower, born on May 6, 1979, in Tallinn, Estonia. He is best known for winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Throughout his career, Kanter set multiple national records and was a dominant figure in international discus competitions. Kanter also achieved success at the European Championships, where he won several titles. He was known for his powerful throwing technique and consistency in performance. After retiring from competitive athletics, Kanter has remained involved in sports and coaching, contributing to the development of future athletes.