![]() Krasovskis in 1961 | |
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Nationality | Latvian |
Born | Viesīte, Viesītes novads | 12 February 1936
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
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Country | ![]() |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Pole vault |
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