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Dainis Kula
- Born
- Mar 28, 1959 (67 years old)
- Birthplace
- Tukums, Latvia
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 98 kg
Dainis Kūla (born 28 April 1959 in Tukums, Latvian SSR) is a Latvian former javelin thrower who represented the Soviet Union at the international level for most of his career He is most famous for controversially winning the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics, becoming the second Latvian to achieve this (after Jānis Lūsis). He is also a World Championship bronze medalist, a three-time Soviet Champion and a two-time Universiade champion.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Nov 2, 2026: Javelin Throw 81.72 (#311 all-time), 1993 season best 79.06 (Jul 31, 1993, Pärnu (EST)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart, Aug 15, 1993, 73.18 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze · 67 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | JT | 79.06 | – | Jul 31, 1993 | Pärnu (EST) |
| 1991 | JT | 80.54 | – | Aug 1, 1991 | Århus (DEN) |
| 1990 | JT | 81.72 | – | Sep 23, 1990 | Ventspils (LAT) |
| 1989 | JT | 78.20 | – | Feb 26, 1989 | Adler (URS) |
| 1988 | JT | 79.06 | – | Sep 25, 1988 | Ventspils (LAT) |
| 1987 | JT | 77.34 | – | Aug 29, 1987 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1986 | JT | 76.12 | – | Sep 27, 1986 | Ventspils (LAT) |
| 1984 | JT | 88.80 | – | Feb 25, 1984 | Adler (URS) |