Jānis Lūsis
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Summary
Jānis Lūsis was born on May 19, 1939[1], in Jelgava[2]. He died on April 29, 2020[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as a javelin thrower[5], athlete[6], and coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elvīra Ozoliņa[9]
- Child: Voldemārs Lūsis[10]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], Latvia[12]
- Award received: Order of the Badge of Honour[13], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[14], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[18]
- Commons category: Jānis Lūsis[19]
- Sport: athletics[20]
- Family name: Lūsis[21]
- Given name: Jānis[22]
- Participant in: 1972 Summer Olympics[23], 1968 Summer Olympics[24], 1964 Summer Olympics[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[26], Russian[27]
- Country for sport: Soviet Union[28]
- Name in native language: Jānis Lūsis[29]
- Height: 180 cm[30]
- Mass: 90 kg[31]
- Sports discipline competed in: javelin throw[32]
Why It Matters
Jānis Lūsis has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Jānis Lūsis born?
Jānis Lūsis was born in Jelgava[2].
Where did Jānis Lūsis die?
Jānis Lūsis passed away in Riga[4].
Who was Jānis Lūsis married to?
Jānis Lūsis's spouses include Elvīra Ozoliņa[9].
What did Jānis Lūsis do for work?
Jānis Lūsis worked as a javelin thrower[5], athlete[6], and coach[7].
What awards did Jānis Lūsis receive?
Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[13], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[14], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], and Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[16].