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Rein Haljand (born on 12 May 1945 in Tallinn) is an Estonian swimmer, sport personnel and sport pedagogue. In 1966 he graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in physical education. 1962-1967 he become 6-times Estonian champion in different swimming disciplines. 1960-1968 he was a member of Estonian national swimming team and competed in backstroke and freestyle. 1989-2016 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee; 1997-2000 its general secretary, 2000-2001 its vice-president. 1992-1996 he was the president of Estonian Swimming Federation.