Achilles Tendon Injury Ends Kreišs's Season Early

Latvian pole vault record holder Valters Kreišs has suffered an Achilles tendon injury that has brought his season to an early close, the athlete told Latvian Radio.

According to Kreišs, his season ended roughly a month sooner than originally planned. Further details about the circumstances of the injury or his expected recovery timeline have not yet been disclosed.

Kreišs is one of Latvia's leading pole vaulters and holds the national record in the discipline.