Valters Kreišs placed 17th overall in the pole vault qualification at the European Athletics Championships, clearing 5.45 meters on his third attempt before exiting the competition at 5.60 meters. The Latvian athlete secured tenth place in his qualification group during his second appearance at the continental championships.
Valters Kreišs Clears 5.45 Meters in European Championships Qualification
Valters Kreišs advanced to a height of 5.45 meters using his third and final attempt during the qualification rounds. Clearing 5.60 meters was the automatic threshold required to secure a direct spot in the main competition, alongside any athletes who cleared 5.45 meters on their very first try. Because Kreišs needed three attempts at 5.45 meters and subsequently failed to clear 5.60 meters in three tries, he missed the cut for the final phase.
This appearance marks the second time Kreišs has competed at the European Championships. Two years prior, the Latvian pole vaulter finished in 14th position. Coming into this year’s meet, Kreišs recorded a season-best clearance of 5.80 meters, a mark that ranks him 20th overall on the European performance lists for the season.
Anete Sietiņa Finishes 13th in Javelin Throw Qualification
In the women’s javelin throw, Anete Sietiņa recorded a best mark of 56.24 meters on her opening throw in the A qualification group. Her second and third attempts resulted in fouls after she crossed the line, leaving her seventh in her specific qualification group.
Across the entire field of 29 competitors, Sietiņa finished 13th overall. The top 12 athletes advanced to the main competition, leaving the Latvian thrower just 66 centimeters short of the 12th-place cutoff mark. Sietiņa was competing at the European Championships for the third time in her career. Two years earlier in Rome, she secured a seventh-place finish. Her season-best throw stands at 60.05 meters, which ranks her third best in Europe.
Latvian Delegation and Coaching Staff at the Birmingham Championships
Latvia ir pārstāvēta Birmingemā ar septiņiem sportistiem četrās disciplīnās, sastāvā iekļaujot šķēpmetējus Aneti Sietiņu, Patriku Gailumu un Krišjāni Suntažu, kārtslēcēju Valters Kreišs, 200 metru skrējēju Oskaru Gravu, kā arī soļotājus Raivo Saulgriezi (maratons) un Modru Liepiņu (pusmaratons).
Did You Know?
Treneru korpusā un atbalsta personālā darbosies speciālisti Gints Palameiks, Mareks Ārents, Viktors Lācis, Ilmārs Saulgriezis, Andis Anškins, Modris Liepiņš un fizioterapeits Toms Zvonkovs.
Eiropas čempionāts Birmingemā beigsies svētdien.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high did Valters Kreišs jump in the qualification round?
Valters Kreišs cleared 5.45 meters on his third attempt before failing to clear 5.60 meters.
What was Anete Sietiņa’s best javelin throw distance?
Anete Sietiņa threw 56.24 meters on her first attempt in the A qualification group.
How many athletes represent Latvia at the European Championships?
Seven athletes across four disciplines represent Latvia at the Birmingham championships.
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