Valentīna Eiduka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Valentīna Eiduka

Latvian javelin thrower

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1937

Place of Birth: Rēzekne, Latvia

Profession: coach, athletics competitor, javelin thrower

Nationality: Latvia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Valentina Eiduka (born 12 March 1937) is a retired Latvian javelin thrower.
Currently she is the coach of several notable Latvian javelin throwers, including Olympic medalists Vadims Vasilevskis and Ainars Kovals. Her personal best throw is 52.97 metres, achieved in 1964.
During her career she became an eight-time Latvian SSR champion in javelin throw.
In 2006 and 2008 she was voted the Latvian Coach of the year.
In 2008, she also received the fourth rank Order of the Three Stars.She has been coaching Olympic medalists Vadims Vasilevskis and Ainars Kovals, as well as the current junior world record holder Zigismunds Sirmais, Sinta Ozolina-Kovala, Inga Kožarenoka.
Formerly she also coached Voldemars Lusis, the son of legendary Janis Lusis.