Igors Sokolovs
Igors Sokolovs (born 17 August 1974 in Riga) is a Latvian hammer thrower.
Sokolovs during 2015 European Team Championships First League | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Riga, Latvia | August 17, 1974
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
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Country | ![]() |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Hammer throw |
Updated on 14 August 2012. |
He competed at the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.
His personal best throw is 80.14 metres, achieved in May 2009 in Riga, which so far is the 5th best result in 2009 season in the world.
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing ![]() | ||||
2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 14th | 73.92 m |
2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 19th | 73.72 m |
2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 17th | 73.97 m |
World Athletics Final | Thessaloniki, Greece | 2nd | 79.32 m | |
2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 14th | 73.29 m |
2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 20th | 72.95 m |
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References
External links
- Igors Sokolovs at the Latvijas Olimpiskā Komiteja (in Latvian)
- Igors Sokolovs at the International Olympic Committee
- Igors Sokolovs at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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