Līga Velvere

LatviaLatviaActive
Born
Feb 10, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 400 m hurdles

Līga Velvere is a Latvia sprinter, born on February 10, 1990. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 24.93 in the 200m, 54.36 in the 400m, 2:00.75 in the 800m, 4:19.69 in the 1500m and 1:25:20 in the Semi. She has earned 21 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Latvia.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:01.10
2026 season best5:28.35Sep 19, 2026
National record2:01.10800 Metres Short Track
Personal best · 400 m hurdles56.77

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:01.10, 400 m hurdles 56.77 (#821 all-time), 2026 season best 5:28.35 (Sep 19, 2026) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 5:28.35 · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mTartu 2010Latvia 200 m all-time list24.93948 pts––
400mIecava 2014Latvia 400 m all-time list54.361,037 pts––
800mRovereto 2018Latvia 800 m all-time list2:00.751,149 pts#815–
1500mOgre 2021Latvia 1500 m all-time list4:19.691,053 pts––
SemiLuzern 2023Latvia Half Marathon all-time list1:25:20837 pts––
400mHVentspils 2015Latvia 400 m hurdles all-time list56.771,118 pts#821–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026MileRoad 5:28.35–Sep 19, 2026World Athletics Road Running Championships
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:10.49–Feb 23, 2025Latvian Indoor Championships
2025800m Indoor2:10.49–Feb 23, 2025Latvian Indoor Championships
20255Kilometre 17:49–Sep 7, 2025Latvian 5km Road Running Championships
2025CrossCount 25:28–Oct 25, 2025Baltic Cross Country Team Championships, Āraiši - XC 6.0km
2024300m 39.43–Jul 13, 2024Ogres novada atklātais čempionāts
2024400m 54.57–Jul 6, 2024Baltic Team Championships President's Cup, Jāņa Daliņa Stadium, Valmiera
2024800m 2:02.83–Jun 22, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Līga Velvere's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:01.10, set on Feb 12, 2019.

Līga Velvere competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 5:28.35, set on Sep 19, 2026. Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships on Sep 19, 2026, 5:28.35.