Jānis Bojārs facts for kids
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Jānis Bojārs (born May 12, 1956 – died June 5, 2018) was a famous athlete from Latvia. He was a specialist in the sport of shot put. In shot put, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.
Jānis Bojārs was especially known for his great performance at the 1982 European Athletics Championships. This big competition took place in Athens, Greece. He won a silver medal for the Soviet Union in the men's shot put event.
A Strong Thrower
Jānis Bojārs was a very powerful shot putter. He trained hard to throw the heavy ball far. His best personal throw was 21.74 meters. That's almost as long as two school buses! He achieved this amazing distance on July 14, 1984. This record-breaking throw happened at a sports meet in Riga, which is the capital city of Latvia.
Life and Legacy
Jānis Bojārs was born in 1956. He dedicated many years to athletics and became a respected figure in the sport. He passed away on June 5, 2018, when he was 62 years old. His achievements, especially his silver medal, are remembered in the history of Latvian and Soviet athletics.
See also
In Spanish: Janis Bojars para niños
