Ves Balodis

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Vesmonis "Ves" Balodis (24 October 1933 – 29 October 2020) was an Australian discus thrower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. [1] He was born in Auce, Latvia. [2]

Balodis died the 29 October 2020, aged 87. [3]

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References

  1. Ves Balodis at Olympedia ( archive )
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ves Balodis". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  3. David Tarbotton (4 November 2020). "Vesmonis (Wes) Balodis". athletics.com.