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Vadims Vasiļevskis

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Vadims Vasiļevskis

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Birth dateJan 5, 1982
BirthplaceRiga, Latvia
Height1.89 m
Weight80 kg

Vadims Vasiļevskis is a Latvia thrower, born on January 5, 1982 in Riga, Latvia. Standing 1.89 m and weighing 80 kg, He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 90.73 in the JT and 60.02 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 9 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Latvia.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
90.73
#21 all-time
2014 season best
76.42
Aug 1, 2014 · Ogre (LAT)
2014 season best
Last competition
Latvian Championships
Aug 1, 2014 · 76.42
Latvian Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 90.73
National record
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Javelin Throw 90.73 (#21 all-time), 2014 season best 76.42 (Aug 1, 2014, Ogre (LAT)) · Last competition: Latvian Championships, Aug 1, 2014, 76.42 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · National record (Javelin Throw) · 44 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
JT
76.42-Aug 1, 2014
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Latvian Championships
2013
JT
82.79-May 30, 2013
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Riga (LAT)
2012
JT
86.50-Jun 8, 2012
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Valmiera (LAT)
2011
JT
88.22-May 28, 2011
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Tartu (EST)
2010
JT
84.08-Jun 20, 2010
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European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Beograd
2009
JT
90.71-May 23, 2009
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Valmiera (LAT)
2008
JT
86.65-Sep 14, 2008
↓
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
2007
JT
90.73-Jul 22, 2007
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Tallinn (EST)
2006
JT
90.43-May 27, 2006
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Riga (LAT)
2005
JT
81.30-May 27, 2005
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Riga (LAT)
2004
JT
84.95-Aug 28, 2004
↓
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
JT
77.81-Dec 8, 2003
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Catania CISM Military World Games
2002
JT
81.92-Jul 6, 2002
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Valmiera (LAT)
2001
JT
73.25-Jun 16, 2001
↓
Latvian Championships
2000
JT
73.07-Aug 4, 2000
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Riga (LAT)
1999
JavelinThr
60.02-Jul 16, 1999-Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
76.42-Aug 1Latvian Championships
JT
69.63-Jun 11Dessau Anhalt 2014, Dessau
JT
71.58-May 29Riga Cup 2014, Riga
JT
69.93-May 23Riga Latvian University Championships, Riga
JT
75.67-May 10Liepaja

2013

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.68-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
79.68-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
77.96-Jul 26Latvian Championships
JT
79.83-Jul 19Valmiera President's Cup, Valmiera
JT
77.50-Jun 26Jelgava
JT
74.65-Jun 10Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
JT
79.55-Jun 8Florø Hyundai Grand Prix, Florø
JT
82.79-May 30Riga Cup, Riga
JT
79.10-May 24Riga SELL Student Games, Riga
JT
71.07-May 10Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2011

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
85.06-Sep 16Bruxelles Memorial van Damme
JT
75.23-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
75.23-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
85.68-Jul 30Latvian Championships
JT
76.27-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
JT
87.11-Jun 22Bauska Javelin Throw Meeting, Bauska
JT
80.50-Jun 9Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
JT
85.33-Jun 4Ventspils Javelin, Ventspils
JT
85.12-Jun 2Riga Cup, Riga
JT
88.22-May 28Tartu BIG Kuldliiga, Tartu
JT
82.65-May 6Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
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Honours

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Eugene Prefontaine Classic

Javelin Throw

2012
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Latvian Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
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European Athletics Team Championships Second League

Javelin Throw

2010
4

Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2009
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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Latvian Championships

Javelin Throw

2008
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Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France

Javelin Throw

2008
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Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2008
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
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Bangkok Universiade

Javelin Throw

2007
4

Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
4

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2006
4

Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
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Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge

Javelin Throw

2004
8

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2004
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The XXVIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2004
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Latvian Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
8

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vadims Vasiļevskis's Javelin Throw personal best?

Vadims Vasiļevskis's Javelin Throw personal best is 90.73, set on Jul 22, 2007 in Tallinn (EST), #21 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vadims Vasiļevskis compete in?

Vadims Vasiļevskis competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Vadims Vasiļevskis perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 76.42, set on Aug 1, 2014 in Ogre (LAT). Last competition: Latvian Championships on Aug 1, 2014, 76.42.

How many medals has Vadims Vasiļevskis won?

Vadims Vasiļevskis has won 1 Olympic Games medal.