Olympic medals for Latvia: 117 stories of Olympic medalists

Olympic medals for Latvia book includes athletes who won Olympic medals under the Latvian flag, Latvian athletes who were Olympic medalists as part of the USSR team, Olympic medalists born in Latvia or of Latvian origin in teams of other countries, and athletes who represented Latvian sports associations and won medals at the Olympic Games. Additionally, the book features visual elements from the Olympic Games such as medals won, logos, mascots, and posters. This allows readers to learn about the history of the Olympic movement through the prism of Latvia’s achievements.

Let’s take a look at the book Olympic medals for Latvia, which I designed while working at the agency DUE. This book was designed using industry-popular graphic design software, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

The Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) was established in 1922 and reformed in 1988 after a period of suspension due to Soviet occupation. It was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1991. The LOK coordinates Latvia’s participation in the Olympic Games and organizes events like the Latvian Olympiad.

Latvia has a rich Olympic history, with participation dating back to 1924. During the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1988, Latvian athletes competed as part of the USSR delegation. Since regaining independence in 1991, Latvia has competed in every Summer and Winter Olympics.

The book “Olympic Medals for Latvia” highlights the achievements of Latvian Olympic medalists under various flags, showcasing the country’s rich Olympic history and success. The Latvian Olympic Committee plays a crucial role in coordinating Latvia’s participation in the Olympics, dating back to its establishment in 1922 and official recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 1991.