Igors Sokolovs
 Igors Sokolovs during 2015 European Team Championships First League | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1974 |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 110 kg (240 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 Latvia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Updated on 14 August 2012. | |
Igors Sokolovs (born 17 August 1974 in Riga) is a Latvian hammer thrower.
He competed at the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.
His personal best throw is 80.14 metres, achieved in May 2009 in Riga, which so far is the 5th best result in 2009 season in the world.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Latvia | ||||
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 14th | 73.92 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 19th | 73.72 m |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 17th | 73.97 m |
| World Athletics Final | Thessaloniki, Greece | 2nd | 79.32 m | |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 14th | 73.29 m |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 20th | 72.95 m |
References
- Igors Sokolovs profile at IAAF
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