| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1972 Riga, Latvia |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| Sport | Rowing |
Liene Sastapa (born 14 January 1972) is a Latvian rower. She competed in the women's coxless pair event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]
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