Aivars Lazdenieks
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Aivars•Lazdenieks |
| Used name | Aivars•Lazdenieks |
| Other names | Aivar Yanovich Lazdeniyeks, Айвар Янович Лаздениекс |
| Born | 26 February 1954 in Skrunda, Skrundas novads (LAT) |
| Died | 20 August 2023 |
| Measurements | 200 cm / 100 kg |
| Affiliations | Dinamo Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Latvia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Latvian rower Aivars Lazdenieks competed for the Soviet Union during the 1970s. In 1974 Lazdenieks became the Soviet junior singles champion before winning bonze in the quadruple sculls at the World Rowing Championships the following year. At the 1976 Montréal Olympics he was part of the Soviet quartet that won the silver medal in the quadruple sculls, finishing just behind the East German team. After his rowing career Lazdenieks graduated from the Latvian Academy of Sport Education in 1986 and later worked as a security guard.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Rowing | URS |
LAT |
Aivars Lazdenieks | |||
| Quadruple Sculls, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver |