About Jānis Lanka
Born 1940. Jānis Lanka is a Russian and Latvian athletics competitor.
Jānis Lanka (born 3 August 1940) is a Latvian athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics, representing the Soviet Union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jānis Lanka?
Soviet Latvian athletics competitor
When was Jānis Lanka born?
Jānis Lanka was born on 3 August 1940 in Liepāja.
What is Jānis Lanka's occupation?
Jānis Lanka is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Jānis Lanka?
Jānis Lanka is Russian and Latvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jānis Lanka. https://biography.guide/janis-lanka/
MLA: "Jānis Lanka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janis-lanka/.
Chicago: "Jānis Lanka." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/janis-lanka/.
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