Biruta Hercova-Hercberga
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Biruta•Hercova-Hercberga (Romeiko-, -Ķemere) |
| Used name | Biruta•Hercova-Hercberga |
| Other names | Biruta Khertseva-Khertsberga (-Kemere), Бирута Херцова-Херцберга (-Кемере) |
| Born | 16 November 1944 in ?, Jēkabpils novads (LAT) |
| Died | 8 March 2022 (aged 77 years 3 months 22 days) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Vārpa, Rīga (LAT) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Latvia |
Biography
Latvian slalom canoeist Biruta Hercova-Hercberga was a 16-time champion of the Latvian SSR and a 36-time USSR champion. At the 1971 World Championships Hercova-Hercberga finished in 22nd before finishing 19th in the kayak singles event at the 1972 München Olympics. She graduated from the Faculty of Automation and Computer Technology of the Rīga Polytechnic Institute and went on to work in the field of scientific research.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Canoe Slalom (Canoeing) | URS |
LAT |
Biruta Hercova-Hercberga | |||
| Kayak Singles, Slalom, Women (Olympic) | 19 |