Anhela Lūse: Latvia’s Rising Multidisciplinary Track and Field Talent
Anhela Lūse has emerged as one of Latvia’s most promising young athletes, excelling in a diverse range of track and field disciplines. Born in 2008, this U18 competitor has already demonstrated remarkable versatility in events ranging from the long jump and triple jump to the pentathlon, establishing herself as a future star in Latvian athletics1613.
Early Career and Development
Lūse began her athletic journey with Talsu novada Sporta skola in Latvia, where she trained under coaches Rolands Štrobinders and Miks Oskerko from 2018 to 2022. Her early focus on combined events and jumps laid the foundation for her multidisciplinary prowess. By 2022, she transitioned to training under Mārcis Štrobinders, refining her technical approach to field events613.
Competitive Profile and Key Performances
Combined Events Dominance
Lūse’s aptitude for multidisciplinary competition shines in the pentathlon and heptathlon:
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2024 Latvian Indoor Combined Events Championships: Scored 3,272 points (pentathlon), ranking 779th globally613.
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2023 Liepājas SSS Championships: Achieved 2,939 points in the U18 pentathlon, demonstrating consistency across sprinting, jumping, and throwing6.
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2022 Latvian Outdoor Combined Events Championships: Posted 2,902 points in the heptathlon, highlighting her endurance across seven disciplines13.
Jumps Specialization
Lūse has progressively improved her marks in horizontal jumps:
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Long Jump: Personal best of 5.41m (-0.2 wind) at the 2025 Catania meet, building on a 5.09m (+0.7 wind) effort in Palermo (2024)15.
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Triple Jump: Reached 11.83m (+0.7 wind) in 2025, a significant leap from her 11.39m mark in 202415.
Sprint and Hurdles
Her sprinting versatility includes:
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100m: 14.26 seconds (+0.1 wind) at the 2022 Rojas Open Championships6.
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60m Hurdles (76.2cm): 13.72 seconds in 2023, showcasing technical precision13.
International Exposure and Training
In 2024, Lūse joined CUS CATANIA in Italy, expanding her competitive experience. This move has allowed her to participate in Mediterranean competitions, including meets in Palermo and Catania, where she set new personal bests15. Her training regimen emphasizes:
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Technical refinement of jump phases (approach, takeoff, aerial mechanics).
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Strength conditioning to enhance power output for throws and sprints.
Achievements and Rankings
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National Recognition: First-class classification in Latvian athletics, certified under the “I Run Clean” anti-doping program13.
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2025 Catania Meet: 5th in long jump (5.41m) and 2nd in triple jump (11.83m), signaling upward trajectory15.
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Global Standing: Ranked 779th in pentathlon (2024) and 693rd in indoor combined events (2023)613.
Social Media and Influence
With 1.8K Instagram followers (@anhela.luse) and a TikTok presence (@anhela.luse), Lūse shares training insights and competition highlights, connecting with fans across platforms. Her affiliation with The Runaways Models underscores her growing profile beyond athletics811.
Technical Development and Future Trajectory
Key Focus Areas
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Approach Speed: Optimizing sprint mechanics to enhance jump distances.
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Takeoff Angles: Adjusting long jump takeoff to 20–22° for optimal flight13.
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Event Balance: Managing training load across jumps, sprints, and throws.
Projections
Coaches anticipate Lūse could:
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Surpass 6.00m in long jump by 2026 with improved wind utilization.
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Challenge Latvia’s U20 triple jump record (12.32m) within two seasons.
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Qualify for the 2026 European U20 Championships in combined events15.
Conclusion
Anhela Lūse embodies the modern track and field athlete-versatile, technically adept, and globally mobile. From her roots in Talsu to international competitions in Italy, her journey reflects Latvia’s investment in multidisciplinary talent. As she told fans: “Every centimeter in the sandpit is a step toward bigger goals”. With continued development, Lūse is poised to become a cornerstone of Latvian athletics in the decade ahead
Go Anhela!
