Ainārs Kovals
Ainārs Kovals (born 21 November 1981 in Riga, Latvia) is a male Latvian javelin thrower. His personal best throw is 86.64 metres, achieved at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he finished second. He has been coached by Valentīna Eiduka.
He is married to javelin thrower Sinta Ozoliņa-Kovala.
Achievements
| Year |
Competition |
Venue |
Position |
Notes |
| Representing Latvia |
| 2005 |
World Championships |
Helsinki, Finland |
7th |
77.61 m |
| Universiade |
İzmir, Turkey |
1st |
80.67 m |
| 2006 |
European Championships |
Gothenburg, Sweden |
5th |
85.95 m (PB) |
| World Athletics Final |
Stuttgart, Germany |
5th |
82.32 m |
| 2007 |
Universiade |
Bangkok, Thailand |
3rd |
82.23 m |
| 2008 |
Olympic Games |
Beijing, China |
2nd |
86.64 m (PB) |
| 2009 |
World Championships |
Berlin, Germany |
7th |
81.54 m |
| Universiade |
Belgrade, Serbia |
1st |
81.58 m |
| World Athletics Final |
Thessaloniki, Greece |
7th |
80.07 m |
| 2010 |
European Championships |
Barcelona, Spain |
6th |
81.19 m |
References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Kovals, Ainars |
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| Short description |
Latvian javelin thrower |
| Date of birth |
21 November 1981 |
| Place of birth |
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| Date of death |
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