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Ineta RadevicaLatvian track and field athlete
Date of Birth: 13.07.1981
Country:  Latvia |
Content:
- Ineta Radeviča: Latvian Track and Field Legend
- European Success
- World Championship Glory
- European Champion
- Olympic Journey
- Post-Athletics Career
- Personal Life
Ineta Radeviča: Latvian Track and Field Legend
Early Life and AthleticsIneta Radeviča was born into a family of renowned athletes. Her father, Valery Radevich, excelled in sprinting, while her mother, Inna Radevich, specialized in long jump. Under her mother's guidance, Ineta embarked on a successful track and field career.
European Success
Radeviča made her mark on the international stage at the 2001 European U-23 Championships, where she claimed a bronze medal in the long jump. In 2010, she set a new Latvian national record in the triple jump.
World Championship Glory
At the 2011 World Championships, Radeviča soared to new heights. Initially placing third in the long jump, she was later awarded the silver medal after the disqualification of Russian athlete Olga Kucherenko. This marked a significant milestone in her career.
European Champion
Radeviča's success continued at the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, where she captured the gold medal in the long jump. She also earned two victories at the U.S. collegiate level.
Olympic Journey
Radeviča's Olympic performance at the 2012 Games in London brought her to the brink of glory. She placed fourth in the long jump with a commendable 6.88 meters. However, her result was later annulled after a retest of her doping sample revealed traces of the anabolic steroid oxandrolone.
Post-Athletics Career
Following her athletic career, Radeviča transitioned into administrative roles in the sport. In March 2017, she was elected president of the Latvian Athletics Federation (LAF). However, she stepped down in November 2018 amidst the doping scandal surrounding her 2012 Olympic performance.
Personal Life
Radeviča is married to Russian hockey player Petr Schastlivy and resides in Moscow, Russia.
