Dainis Kula

Javelin Thrower

Birthday April 28, 1959

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Latvia

Age 65 years old

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About

Latvian javelin thrower who represented the Soviet Union for most of his career and won a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Before Fame

He started training for Olympic events at a young age.

Trivia

He's best known for his controversial win of the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Tukums, Latvia.

Associated With

He and Keshorn Walcott were both javelin throwers.