Ainars Kovals
LATMenAinars Kovals is a Latvia thrower, born on November 21, 1981. He competes primarily in the SP and JT.
His personal bests include 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.
As of Sep 12, 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
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | - | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) (i) |
| 2012 | JT | 83.89 | - | Jun 15, 2012 | ↓ | Bauska (LAT) |
| 2011 | SP | 14.03 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) (i) |
| 2011 | JT | 78.39 | - | Jun 2, 2011 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) |
| 2010 | SP | 14.86 | - | Feb 28, 2010 | ↓ | Kuldiga (LAT) (i) |
| 2010 | JT | 82.33 | - | May 15, 2010 | ↓ | Halle (GER) |
| 2009 | JT | 82.47 | - | Jun 30, 2009 | ↓ | Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA) |
| 2008 | JT | 86.64 | - | Aug 23, 2008 | ↓ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2007 | JT | 82.23 | - | Aug 11, 2007 | ↓ | Bangkok Universiade |
| 2006 | JT | 85.95 | - | Aug 7, 2006 | ↓ | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 2005 | JT | 82.22 | - | Jul 9, 2005 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) |
| 2004 | JT | 82.13 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | ↓ | Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge, Marsa |
| 2003 | JT | 80.75 | - | Aug 10, 2003 | ↓ | Kaunas (LTU) |
| 2002 | JT | 75.05 | - | May 31, 2002 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) |
| 2001 | JT | 76.58 | - | May 26, 2001 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) |
| 1999 | JT | 68.16 | - | Jul 8, 1999 | ↓ | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
2016
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.29 | - | Jul 10 | Tallinn |
JT | 77.42 | - | Jul 2 | Valmiera Latvian Olimpiade, Valmiera |
JT | 79.02 | - | Jun 25 | Tallinn |
JT | 77.66 | - | Jun 19 | Jelgava Jana Lusa Cup, Jelgava |
JT | 76.61 | - | Jun 13 | Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu |
JT | 77.27 | - | Jun 10 | Valmiera President's Cup, Valmiera |
JT | 78.93 | - | May 31 | Riga Cup, Riga |
JT | 74.30 | - | May 21 | Napoli Regional Championships, Napoli |
2015
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 76.44 | - | Sep 26 | Jesolo Italian Club Championships, Jesolo |
JT | 75.99 | - | Sep 6 | Kohila |
JT | 76.76 | - | Aug 8 | Latvian Championships |
JT | 78.07 | - | Jul 31 | Valmiera President's Cup, Valmiera |
JT | 75.48 | - | Jul 7 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
JT | 76.58 | - | Jun 14 | Jelgava Jana Lusa Cup, Jelgava |
JT | 77.25 | - | Jun 9 | Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu |
JT | 78.90 | - | May 28 | Riga Cup, Riga |
2014
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.70 | - | Aug 14 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
JT | 77.70 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
JT | 81.75 | - | Aug 1 | Latvian Championships |
JT | 80.31 | - | Jul 1 | Viljandi Valter Kalami Memorial, Viljandi |
JT | 77.02 | - | Jun 15 | Tartu Gustav Sule Memorial, Tartu |
JT | 79.74 | - | May 29 | Riga Cup 2014, Riga |
2013
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 80.46 | - | Jul 19 | Valmiera President's Cup, Valmiera |
JT | 80.71 | - | Jul 2 | Viljandi Valter Kalami Memorial, Viljandi |
JT | 77.68 | - | Jun 26 | Jelgava |
JT | 80.38 | - | May 30 | Riga Cup, Riga |
2012
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 79.19 | - | Aug 8 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
JT | 79.19 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
JT | 79.49 | - | Jul 7 | Liepaja Latvian Olympiada, Liepaja |
JT | 76.32 | - | Jun 27 | Helsinki European Championships |
JT | 71.55 | - | Jun 17 | Zhukovskiy Znamensky Memorial, Zhukovskiy |
JT | 83.89 | - | Jun 15 | Bauska Javelin Throw Meeting, Bauska |
JT | 76.42 | - | Jun 8 | Valmiera President's Cup, Valmiera |
JT | 81.15 | - | Jun 5 | Riga Cup, Riga |
JT | 74.54 | - | May 29 | Tartu BIGBANK Kuldliiga, Tartu |
JT | 78.38 | - | May 27 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat |
SP | 15.21 | - | Feb 3 | Riga (i) |
2011
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.70 | - | Aug 9 | Riga |
JT | 76.22 | - | Jun 22 | Bauska Javelin Throw Meeting, Bauska |
JT | 70.96 | - | Jun 10 | Valmiera President's Cup in Athletics, Valmiera |
JT | 68.94 | - | Jun 4 | Ventspils Javelin, Ventspils |
JT | 78.39 | - | Jun 2 | Riga Cup, Riga |
JT | 77.56 | - | May 28 | Tartu BIG Kuldliiga, Tartu |
JT | 77.61 | - | May 15 | Shanghai Samsung Diamond League |
JT | 75.42 | - | May 12 | Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, DS, Daegu |
SP | 14.03 | - | Jan 22 | Riga Latvian University Indoor Championships, Riga (i) |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 81.45 | - | Aug 27 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup |
JT | 80.96 | - | Aug 14 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
JT | 80.96 | - | Aug 13 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
JT | 81.18 | - | Aug 6 | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
Honours
Latvian Championships
Javelin Throw
Latvian Championships
Javelin Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Javelin Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Javelin Throw
IAAF World Championships
Javelin Throw
Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
Beograd Universiade
Javelin Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
The XXIX Olympic Games
Javelin Throw
Bangkok Universiade
Javelin Throw
Latvian Championships
Javelin Throw
Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup
Javelin Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Javelin Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Javelin Throw
Tel Aviv European Winter Throwing Cup
Javelin Throw
Izmir Universiade
Javelin Throw
Latvian Championships
Javelin Throw
IAAF World Championships
Javelin Throw
Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge
Javelin Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Ainars Kovals's Javelin Throw personal best?
Ainars Kovals's Javelin Throw personal best is 86.64, set on Aug 23, 2008 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN), #80 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ainars Kovals compete in?
Ainars Kovals competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Ainars Kovals perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 79.02, set on Jun 25, 2016 in Tallinn (EST).
How many medals has Ainars Kovals won?
Ainars Kovals has won 1 Olympic Games medal.