Ainārs Kovals
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Ainārs Kovals (born 21 November 1981) is a Latvian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His personal best throw is 86.64 m. He achieved this at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he finished second.[1]
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Born | (1981-11-21) 21 November 1981 (age 42) Rīga, Latvian SSR, USSR | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Latvia | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Javelin | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal best | 86.64 metres (2008) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Updated on 11 August 2012 |
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He has been coached by Valentīna Eiduka. He is married to fellow javelin thrower Sinta Ozoliņa-Kovala.