 Lina at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
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| Nationality | Latvian |
| Born | 1 December 1981 Bauska, Latvia |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) [1] |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) [1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Marathon |
Dace Lina (born 1 December 1981) is a Latvian marathon runner. She was born in Bauska, Latvia. She has won Valmiera Marathon in 2010 and in 2013. Lina competed at 2012 Summer Olympics, completing the course and finishing in 98th place. [2]
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