Dainis Kūla
Olympic athlete
1959 –
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Who is Dainis Kūla?
Dainis Kūla is a Latvian former javelin thrower who represented the Soviet Union at the international level for most of his career. He is most famous for controversially winning the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics, becoming the second Latvian to achieve this. He is also a World Championship bronze medalist, a three-time Soviet Champion and a two-time Universiade champion.
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- Born
- Apr 28, 1959
Tukums - Also known as
- Dainis Kula
- Nationality
- Soviet Union
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on July 23, 2013
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