Background
Lusis, Ianis was born on May 19, 1939 in Elgava, Latvia.
Lusis, Ianis was born on May 19, 1939 in Elgava, Latvia.
Graduated from the Latvian Institute of Physical Culture, 1961.
Honoured Master of Sports (track and field athletics), 1965. With the Riga Armed Forces Club. World record-holder, 1968-1969 and 1972-1973.
USSR champion, 1962-1966, 1968-1973, and 1976. European champion, 1962, 1966, 1969 and 1971. Olympic champion, 1968 (javelin).