About
Latvian athlete known best for competing in the javelin throw and winning a gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Before Fame
She trained with the Dynamo club in Riga.
Trivia
She set an Olympic record at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Family Life
Her parents raised her in Plavinas, Latvia.
Associated With
She and Jack Kemp were both known for being javelin throwers.
