Ainars Kovals
- Born
- Nov 21, 1981 (44 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Ainars Kovals is a Latvia thrower, born on November 21, 1981. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and JT.
His personal bests include 15.21 in the SP, 15.21 in the SP and 86.64 in the JT. He has earned 6 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Latvia.
Personal best · Javelin Throw86.64
2016 season best79.02Jun 25, 2016 · Tallinn
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
As of Oct 27, 2026: Javelin Throw 86.64 (#80 all-time), 2016 season best 79.02 (Jun 25, 2016, Tallinn (EST)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | JT | 79.02 | – | Jun 25, 2016 | Tallinn (EST) |
| 2015 | JT | 78.90 | – | May 28, 2015 | Riga (LAT) |
| 2014 | JT | 81.75 | – | Aug 1, 2014 | Latvian Championships |
| 2013 | JT | 80.71 | – | Jul 2, 2013 | Viljandi (EST) |
| 2012 | SP | 15.21 | – | Feb 3, 2012 | – |
| 2012 | SP Indoor | 15.21 | – | Feb 3, 2012 | Riga (LAT) (i) |
| 2012 | JT | 83.89 | – | Jun 15, 2012 | Bauska (LAT) |
| 2011 | SP Indoor | 14.03 | – | Jan 22, 2011 | Riga (LAT) (i) |