About Juris Grustiņš
Lived 1947 – 2006 (aged 58–59). Juris Grustiņš was a Latvian athletics competitor.
Juris Grustiņš (born 22 July 1947) is a Latvian former long-distance runner who competed in track events for the Soviet Union. He is the Latvian national record holder in the 5000 metres with his career best of 13:34.2 minutes.
His greatest achievement was winning a gold medal in the 3000 metres at the 1972 European Athletics Indoor Championships. He was also twice national champion in that event, winning the Soviet Indoor Athletics Championships in 1972 and 1973.
International competitions
National titles Soviet Indoor Athletics Championships 3000 m: 1972, 1973
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Who was Juris Grustiņš?
Latvian athletics competitor
When was Juris Grustiņš born?
Juris Grustiņš was born on 22 July 1947 in Cēsis.
When did Juris Grustiņš die?
Juris Grustiņš died in 2006.
What was Juris Grustiņš's occupation?
Juris Grustiņš was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Juris Grustiņš?
Juris Grustiņš was Latvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juris Grustiņš. https://biography.guide/juris-grustins/
MLA: "Juris Grustiņš." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juris-grustins/.
Chicago: "Juris Grustiņš." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juris-grustins/.
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