Grete Griffin, formerly Grete Šadeiko, is an Estonian former heptathlete who competed internationally and later represented Florida State University in collegiate track and field. She finished fourth in the heptathlon at the 2010 World Junior Championships with 5,705 points and recorded a career-best 5,813 points in 2015. Grete Griffin is also known as the wife of former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, whom she married in 2018.

Biography

FieldDetails
Full NameGrete Griffin (née Šadeiko)
Date of BirthMay 29, 1993
BirthplaceTüri, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
SportTrack and field
EventHeptathlon
Height1.78 m
UniversityFlorida State University
Personal Best — Heptathlon5,813 points
2010 World Junior Championships4th place, 5,705 points
2012 World Junior Championships9th place, 5,517 points
2015 European U23 Championships5th place, 5,813 points


Family Tree

RelationName
MotherDeivi Šadeiko
Sister(s)Grit Šadeiko, Jade Šadeiko
SpouseRobert Griffin III
ChildrenGloria Griffin, Gameya Griffin, Gia Griffin


Career Highlights

  1. Finished fourth at the 2010 World Junior Championships in the heptathlon with 5,705 points.
  2. Joined Florida State University in 2012 and competed for the Seminoles in the heptathlon.
  3. Set her personal-best heptathlon score of 5,813 points in 2015.