SportsPublished: 25 July 2026 at 23:37
Anete Sietiņa becomes Latvian champion in javelin throw with throw over 60 meters
Anete Sietiņa, the 2025 World Championships silver medalist, won the Latvian title in javelin throw on Sunday in Valmiera, throwing beyond 60 meters for the first time this season.
The Latvian Athletics Championships kicked off at the Jānis Daliņš Stadium in Valmiera. In the women's javelin throw event, Anete Sietiņa entered as the clear favorite, being the 2025 World Championships silver medalist. She lived up to expectations, winning the competition with a throw that exceeded 60 meters for the first time this season. This victory earned her the Latvian champion title, confirming her status as the top javelin thrower in the country.
