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Laura Igaune

Laura Igaune

LATLATWomen
Birth dateFeb 10, 1988
BirthplaceAizkraukle, Latvia
Height-
Weight-

Laura Igaune (10 February 1988) is a Latvian athlete who specializes in the discus throw and hammer throw. Igaune achieved her best result in hammer throw of 71.61 m on April 19, 2019, in Durham, NC United States, which is the Latvian national record. Her personal record in discus throw is 51.17 m. Iguane qualified for the Olympics while working as an assistant coach for the Elon Phoenix track and field team.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
73.56
#75 all-time
2024 season best
64.87
Apr 11, 2024 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)
2024 season best
Last competition
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
Apr 19, 2024 · 63.92
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
Record
National record · Hammer Throw 73.56
National record
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Hammer Throw 73.56 (#75 all-time), 2024 season best 64.87 (Apr 11, 2024, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, Apr 19, 2024, 63.92 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
HT
64.87-Apr 11, 2024
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Duke Invitational
2023
HT
68.55-Mar 17, 2023
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Bob Davidson Memorial Invitational
2022
HT
67.37-Mar 26, 2022
↓
Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2021
HT
70.64-Mar 13, 2021
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Harold Green Track, Wilmington, NC (USA)
2019
HT
73.56-May 11, 2019
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Mount Olive, NC (USA)
2018
HT
67.75-Apr 28, 2018
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Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2017
HT
68.44-Apr 21, 2017
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Durham, NC (USA)
2016
weight-throw
20.31-Feb 12, 2016
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2016
HT
66.05-Mar 26, 2016
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Rome, GA (USA)
2015
weight-throw
19.27-Jan 24, 2015
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2015
DT
46.54-Apr 11, 2015
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Williamsburg, KY (USA)
2015
HT
65.96-May 9, 2015
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Allendale, MI (USA)
2014
weight-throw
20.02-Jan 18, 2014
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2014
DT
47.41-Apr 5, 2014
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Springfield, OH (USA)
2014
HT
63.78-Apr 26, 2014
↓
Oxford, OH (USA)
2013
weight-throw
19.93-Dec 7, 2013
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2013
DT
48.80-Apr 12, 2013
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Williamsburg, KY (USA)
2013
HT
60.09-Apr 12, 2013
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Williamsburg, KY (USA)
2012
HT
68.94-Apr 21, 2012
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Nashville, TN (USA)
2011
weight-throw
18.66-Jan 22, 2011
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2011
DT
51.17-Apr 16, 2011
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Knoxville, TN (USA)
2011
HT
64.44-May 6, 2011
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Bloomington, IN (USA)
2010
weight-throw
17.69-Dec 11, 2010
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2010
DT
46.25-Jun 19, 2010
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European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Beograd
2010
HT
58.23-Jul 9, 2010
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Jékabpils (LAT)
2009
DT
47.65-May 30, 2009
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Riga (LAT)
2009
HT
60.84-Jul 31, 2009
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Ventspils (LAT)
2008
DT
49.87-Jun 21, 2008
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Tallinn (EST)
2008
HT
57.49-Jun 15, 2008
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Ventspils (LAT)
2007
DT
50.98-Sep 22, 2007
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Koknese (LAT)
2007
HT
52.47-Jul 7, 2007
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Valmiera (LAT)
2006
DT
44.39-Jul 22, 2006
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Riga (LAT)
2006
HT
48.68-Jul 8, 2006
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Riga (LAT)
2005
DT
43.80-Jul 28, 2005
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Tartu (EST)

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
66.33-Apr 23Aggie Classic, Marcus T. Johnson Track, Greensboro, NC
HT
66.31-Apr 8Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
HT
66.09-Apr 2VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC - Elite Event
HT
67.37-Mar 26Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC

2021

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.53-Aug 1The XXXII Olympic Games
HT
67.95-Jun 20European Athletics Team Championships Second League
HT
67.95-Jun 19European Athletics Team Championships Second League
HT
68.90-May 16Mount Olive Final Qualifier, Ray McDonald, Sr., Track Complex, Mount Olive, NC
HT
68.36-May 15Mount Olive First Chance and Multi, Ray McDonald, Sr., Track Complex, Mount Olive, NC
HT
68.70-Apr 17James Madison Invitational, Sentara Park, Harrisonburg, VA
HT
68.09-Apr 16Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
HT
70.56-Apr 2Vertklasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
HT
69.74-Mar 27Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
HT
69.41-Mar 19Bill Webb Combined Events & Bob Davidson Memorial Invite, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
HT
70.64-Mar 13Wendy's Seahawk Teal Invitational, Harold Green Track, Wilmington, NC

2019

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
67.77-Sep 27IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HT
66.82-Aug 10European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Stadion ŠC Sloboda, Varaždin
HT
71.59-May 12Mount Olive Qualifier, Mount Olive, NC
HT
73.56-May 11Mount Olive First Chance and Multi, Mount Olive, NC
HT
69.56-Apr 27Virginia Grand Prix, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
HT
71.61-Apr 19Duke Invitational, Durham, NC
HT
68.94-Apr 12Aggie invitational, Greensboro, NC
HT
68.93-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
HT
67.57-Mar 232019 Bill Webb Combined Events Classic/2019 VertKlasse Meeting, High Point, NC
HT
69.76-Mar 1549er Classic, Charlotte, NC

2018

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.56-May 13Mount Olive Final Qualifier, Mount Olive, NC
HT
63.46-May 2Lynchburg Liberty Twilight Qualifier, Lynchburg, VA
HT
67.75-Apr 28Charlottesville Virginia Grand Prix, Charlottesville, VA
HT
65.55-Apr 20Durham Duke Invitational, Durham, NC
HT
66.80-Apr 14Elon Phoenix Invitational, Elon, NC
HT
65.56-Apr 6High Point VertKlasse, High Point, NC
HT
66.03-Mar 31Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
HT
66.65-Mar 23Rock Hill Winthrop ADIDAS Invitational, Rock Hill, SC

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.66-May 14Greensboro Aggie Last Chance, Greensboro, NC
HT
67.53-Apr 29Charlottesville Virginia Grand Prix, Charlottesville, VA
HT
68.44-Apr 21Durham Duke Invitational, Durham, NC
HT
67.37-Mar 31High Point VertKlasse Meeting, High Point, NC
HT
66.55-Mar 25Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
HT
65.77-Mar 17High Point Bill Webb&Bob Davidson Spring Kick-Off, High Point, NC
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Honours

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European Athletics Team Championships Second League

Hammer Throw

2019
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Latvian Championships

Hammer Throw

2010
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Latvian Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
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Latvian Championships

Hammer Throw

2008
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Latvian Championships

Discus Throw

2007
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Latvian Championships

Discus Throw

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Laura Igaune's Hammer Throw personal best?

Laura Igaune's Hammer Throw personal best is 73.56, set on May 11, 2019 in Mount Olive, NC (USA), #75 on the all-time list.

Which events does Laura Igaune compete in?

Laura Igaune competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Laura Igaune perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 64.87, set on Apr 11, 2024 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC on Apr 19, 2024, 63.92.