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SportsPublished: 26 July 2026 at 01:38

Anete Sietiņa Wins Latvian Javelin Title with Throw Beyond 60 Meters

Anete Sietiņa won the Latvian Athletics Championships in Valmiera on Saturday, throwing the javelin over 60 meters for the first time this season.

Foto: LSM

The Latvian Athletics Championships kicked off on Saturday at the Jānis Daliņš Stadium in Valmiera. In the women's javelin throw event, all eyes were on Anete Sietiņa, the 2025 world vice-champion.

Sietiņa lived up to her favorite status, securing victory with her first throw of the competition. She launched the javelin beyond 60 meters for the first time this season, a mark that none of her rivals could match. The throw earned her a convincing win and the national title.

The championships continue on Sunday with several more events. Sietiņa's performance indicates strong form ahead of upcoming international competitions.

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