Oto Jurģis
Latvian javelin thrower
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Oto Jurģis (12 July 1904 – 7 October 1973) was a Latvian athlete who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityLatvian
Born12 July 1904
Estonia
Died7 October 1973 (aged 69)
Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Born | 12 July 1904 Estonia |
| Died | 7 October 1973 (aged 69) Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Marss / Rīgas LBS / RPDSK |
Biography
Jurģis won the British AAA Championships title in the javelin throw event at the 1932 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
At the 1936 Olympic Games, Jurģis competed in the men's javelin throw.[5]
