Laura Ikauniece
Latvian heptathlete and Olympian
Born
May 31st, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Latvia
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Competed internationally in heptathlon events. Achieved significant results in European Championships and World Championships. Represented Latvia at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Established personal records that contributed to ranking among the top athletes in the discipline.
Finished 6th in the heptathlon at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Won gold at the 2015 European U23 Championships
Achieved multiple top ten finishes in European Championships
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