Jelgava Track and Field Athletes Shine in Winter Season
Jelgava’s young track and field stars are making waves this winter season, achieving notable results in various competitions across Latvia.
Emilija Viksna, coached by Alyona Fomenko, shattered the Latvian indoor 400-meter record for her age group at the ”Sportland” Youth Cup in December. Her time of 57.67 seconds surpassed the previous record of 57.89 seconds, set just a year prior. Viksna’s victory was one of many for Jelgava athletes at the event, which saw 38 competitors vying for the top spot.
The “Sportland” Youth Cup also witnessed impressive performances from Alice Blaua and Emilija Brown. Blaua secured first place in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.70 seconds, outpacing 11 other competitors. brown dominated the long jump, achieving a distance of 5.87 meters and besting 41 other athletes. Notably, both Blaua and Brown are also coached by Fomenko, highlighting the coach’s accomplished guidance.
Beyond individual triumphs, Jelgava athletes demonstrated their strength as a team at the “Maniežo Taurė” competition in Klaipėda, Lithuania. the team secured five victories,showcasing their versatility across various disciplines. Alisa Blau excelled in both the 60-meter race (7.79 seconds) and the long jump (5.48 meters), while emilija Viksna dominated the 600-meter race with a time of 1:40.00 minutes. Anastasia Fomenko, coached by Alyona Fomenko, secured victory in the 60-meter hurdles (8.99 seconds), and Rihards Katkovskis, trained by Santa Lorenze, triumphed in the 1000-meter race (2:45.00 minutes).
The “Christmas Cup” in Valmiera saw Jelgava athletes continue their winning streak.rihards Katkovskis claimed gold in the U-18 800-meter race (2:01.64 minutes), while Emilija viksna secured gold in the same event for the U-18 girls (2:18.58 minutes).Emilija Brown added too the medal haul with a gold in the long jump (5.93 meters). Liene Didrichsone, coached by Alyona Fomenko, secured third place in the U-20 400-meter race (1:03.34 minutes), and Katrina Markuis achieved third place in the U-18 high jump (1.50 meters).Adding to Jelgava’s success, Artūrs Viestards Konderko, representing the Jelgava Athletics Club, dominated the “Christmas Cup in multi-events,” securing first place in the men’s heptathlon with an impressive 4803 points.
As the winter season progresses,Jelgava’s track and field athletes are gearing up for the Latvian indoor championships. The Latvian indoor all-around championship is scheduled for January 11th, followed by the Latvian indoor championship for U-18, U-20, and U-23 age groups on February 15th. The adult championship will take place on February 22nd. With their impressive performances and unwavering dedication, Jelgava’s athletes are poised to make a significant impact on the national stage.
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