About Jānis Polis
Lived 1892 – 1953 (aged 61). Jānis Polis was a Latvian and Russian amateur wrestler.
Jānis Polis (12 January 1893 – 29 September 1953) was a Latvian wrestler. He competed for the Russian Empire at the 1912 Summer Olympics and for Latvia at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jānis Polis?
wrestler (1891-1953)
When was Jānis Polis born?
Jānis Polis was born on 12 January 1892 in Vilzēni Parish.
When did Jānis Polis die?
Jānis Polis died on 29 September 1953 in Riga.
What was Jānis Polis's occupation?
Jānis Polis was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Jānis Polis?
Jānis Polis was Latvian and Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jānis Polis (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jānis Polis. https://biography.guide/janis-polis-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Jānis Polis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janis-polis-amateur-wrestler/.
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