Mārtiņš Mazūrs
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mārtiņš•Mazūrs |
| Used name | Mārtiņš•Mazūrs |
| Born | 28 February 1908 in Vircava, Jelgavas novads (LAT) |
| Died | 30 April 1995 (aged 87 years 2 months 2 days) in Bauska, Bauskas novads (LAT) |
| Affiliations | 1. Jelgavas Sporta Biedrība, Jelgava (LAT) |
| NOC |  Latvia |
Biography
Latvian sportsman Mārtiņš Mazūrs was a man of many talents, with him competing in figure skating, motorsports, boxing, rowing, and cycling. It was in the latter that Mazūrs had the most success, including winning five editions of the Zemgale race. In 1936 he set a Latvian record in the 50 km distance and competed in the road race at the Berlin Olympics. After World War II Mazūrs spent some time in exile in the gulag but later returned home, riding in the Unity Race at the age of 80.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | LAT |
Mārtiņš Mazūrs | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | Latvia |