Roberts Lapainis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRoberts•Lapainis
Used nameRoberts•Lapainis
Nick/petnamesMazais Kanadietis
Born17 October 1913 in Sece, Jaunjelgavas novads (LAT)
Died30 October 1947 in Rīga, Rīga (LAT)
AffiliationsUS Rīga, Rīga (LAT)
NOC Latvia

Biography

Roberts Lapainis was a goalie who played for Latvia at the 1936 Winter Olympics. Lapainis also competed at the Winter World University Games in 1933, and the World Championships in 1935 and 1938-39. His career lasted from 1932-44, during which time he was with Union Rīga, ASK Rīga, Dinamo Rīga, and Rīga City, winning three Latvian championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) LAT Roberts Lapainis
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Latvia =13