Jānis Rozīte
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jānis•Rozīte |
| Used name | Jānis•Rozīte |
| Other names | Jānis Rozītis |
| Born | 20 March 1913 in Sliven, Sliven (BUL) |
| Died | 3 May 1942 (aged 29 years 1 month 14 days) in Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| Affiliations | Rīgas FK, Rīga (LAT) |
| NOC |  Latvia |
Biography
Jānis Rozīte was a Latvian ice hockey and football player. He played hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics, and represented Latvia in football once as well. Rozīte started his hockey career in 1932 with Rīga RFK, but moved to Rīga US in 1936 and Rīga ASK in 1937. He died young when he was killed in a bomb blast in the VEF Stadium in Rīga in May 1942.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | LAT |
Jānis Rozīte | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Latvia | =13 |