Janis Lusis

Javelin Thrower

Birthday May 19, 1939

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Latvia

DEATH DATE Apr 29, 2020 (80)

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About

Latvian athlete who competed in the javelin throw in four Summer Olympics for the USSR, winning three Olympic medals.

Before Fame

He trained at the Daugava Voluntary Sports Society and also at the Armed Forces sports society.

Trivia

He won six gold medals, one bronze, and one silver during his career.

Family Life

He married Elvira Ozoliņa.

Associated With

He and Jan Zelezny both competed in the javelin throw in the Olympics.