Dzintars Krišjānis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dzintars•Krišjānis |
| Used name | Dzintars•Krišjānis |
| Other names | Dzintars Yutvaldovich Krishyanis, Дзинтарс Ютвальдович Кришьянис |
| Born | 4 June 1958 in Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| Died | 16 March 2014 |
| Measurements | 193 cm / 96 kg |
| Affiliations | Dinamo Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Latvia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dzintars Krišjānis was a silver medalist in coxed fours rowing at the 1980 Moskva Olympics. He first became known internationally in 1975, winning a bronze medal at the FISA Junior Championships in the pair. He was a silver medalist at the Soviet Championships in 1976 and 1977. At the World Championships Krišjānis won bronze medals in 1981-82, while at the Spartakiad, he won the fours in 1979 and added a bronze medal in 1983. Krišjānis and his wife ran a successful hardware store and pet store.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Rowing | URS |
LAT |
Dzintars Krišjānis | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Dimants Krišjānis