Ainārs Kovals

Ainārs Kovals (born 21 November 1981) is a Latvian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His personal best throw is 86.64 m. He achieved this at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he finished second.

He has been coached by Valentīna Eiduka. He is married to fellow javelin thrower Sinta Ozoliņa-Kovala.

Seasonal bests by year

 * 2002 - 75.05
 * 2003 - 80.75
 * 2004 - 82.13
 * 2005 - 82.22
 * 2006 - 85.95
 * 2007 - 82.23
 * 2008 - 86.64
 * 2009 - 82.47
 * 2010 - 82.33
 * 2011 - 78.39
 * 2012 - 83.89
 * 2013 - 80.71
 * 2014 - 81.75
 * 2015 - 78.90