Jānis Bojārs
- Born
- May 12, 1956 (70 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kurmāle Parish, Latvia
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Weight
- 127 kg
Jānis Bojārs (12 May 1956 – 5 June 2018) was a Latvian male shot putter, best known for winning the silver medal for the Soviet Union in the men's shot put event at the 1982 European Championships in Athens, Greece He set his personal best (21. He set his personal best (21 74 m) on 14 July 1984 at a meet in Riga.
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.
Personal best · Shot Put21.74
1989 season best19.28May 2, 1989 · Riga
National record21.74Shot Put
As of Oct 29, 2026: Shot Put 21.74 (#69 all-time), 1989 season best 19.28 (May 2, 1989, Riga (LAT)) · National record (Shot Put) · 70 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SP | 19.28 | – | May 2, 1989 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1988 | SP | 20.79 | – | May 2, 1988 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1987 | SP | 21.14 | – | May 10, 1987 | Murjāņi (LAT) |
| 1986 | SP | 20.98 | – | Jun 21, 1986 | Tallinn (EST) |
| 1985 | SP | 21.31 | – | Sep 21, 1985 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1984 | SP | 21.74 | – | Jul 14, 1984 | Riga (LAT) |
| 1983 | SP | 21.40 | – | Jul 17, 1983 | Bauska (URS) |
| 1982 | SP | 21.31 | – | Sep 1, 1982 | Athina (GRE) |