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.
