About Ainārs Kovals
Born 1981. Ainārs Kovals is a Latvian javelin thrower.
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.
He has been coached by Valentīna Eiduka. He is married to fellow javelin thrower Sinta Ozoliņa-Kovala.
International competitions
Seasonal bests by year 2002 - 75.05 2003 - 80.75 2004 - 82.13 2005 - 82.22 2006 - 85.95 2007 - 82.23 2008 - 86.64 2009 - 82.47 2010 - 82.33 2011 - 78.39 2012 - 83.89 2013 - 80.71 2014 - 81.75 2015 - 78.90
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Who is Ainārs Kovals?
Latvian javelin thrower (born 1981)
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Ainārs Kovals was born on 21 November 1981 in Riga.
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Ainārs Kovals is a javelin thrower.
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Ainārs Kovals is Latvian.
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