About Jānis Bojārs
Lived 1956 – 2018 (aged 62). Jānis Bojārs was a Russian athletics competitor.
Jānis Bojārs (12 May 1956 – 5 June 2018) was a Latvian male shot putter, best known for winning the silver medal for the Soviet Union in the men's shot put event at the 1982 European Championships in Athens, Greece. He set his personal best (21.74 m) on 14 July 1984 at a meet in Riga.
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Who was Jānis Bojārs?
Latvian shot putter (1956–2018)
When was Jānis Bojārs born?
Jānis Bojārs was born on 12 May 1956 in Kurmāle Parish.
When did Jānis Bojārs die?
Jānis Bojārs died on 5 June 2018.
What was Jānis Bojārs's occupation?
Jānis Bojārs was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jānis Bojārs?
Jānis Bojārs was Russian.
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