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(Latvian Race Walker) Jānis Daliņš achieved great success as a Latvian race walker, making history by winning a silver medal in the 50 km event at the 1932 Olympics, which was Latvia's first Olympic medal. He further solidified his reputation by claiming the 1934 European title and setting seven world records in the 1930s. Despite challenges such as a leg injury at the 1936 Olympics, Daliņš' dedication and talent established him as a respected figure in the sport of race walking.
