Rūdolfs Jurciņš
Latvian basketball player
A basketball player represented Latvia in international competitions. Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, becoming one of the earliest representatives of Latvian basketball on a global stage. Played for various clubs in Latvia and contributed to the development of the sport during the early 20th century.
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Contributed to Latvian basketball history
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