The Latvia post celebrates the Olympic prize-winners. On
November 23, 2012 in
post circulation is issued a set of 2 values devoted to the Latvian athletes -
owners of the Olympic awards of London.
Artist: Girts Griva Edition: 20 000
copies. Printed by the State printing house "Baltijas banknote",
Latvia.
Beach volleyball. Martinsh Plyavinsh and Yannis Shmedinsh. The
Bronze became the first medal of Latvia on the Olympic Games in London and for
the first time Latvia received the Olympic medal in this sport. In duel for third
place the Latvian "beach boys" overcame the Dutch duet in three
parties. Highway cycle races. The Olympic champion Mariss
Strombergs won the second gold medal which became for Latvia unique
"gold" on Olympic Games in London. Strombergs won over time 37.576
seconds that appeared for 0.353 seconds better, than at Australian Sam
Villougbi who has come to the finish second.
