Galvydytė, who sprinted excellently at the end of the race, is fourth in Europe
Gabija Galvydytė finished in the 800 m running event. The Lithuanian who ran in the final took
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Mykolas Alekna, who grabbed the silver, also managed a smile
On Friday, a medal ceremony was held in the meadow near the “Alexander” stadium in Birmingham, relevant to Lithuania for the first time in this European Championship. At it, on Mykolas Alekna’s chest…
Mykolas Alekna’s coach – about the course of the final, desire for a rematch, and the series of medals
Mykolas Alekna, not hiding his disappointment over the silver finish at the European Championship in Birmingham, was cheered up by coach Mantas Jusis.
Abu sons encouraged Virgilijus Alekna counted his and Mykolas’ medals: “Can you imagine?”
„Impressive results. Truly impressive,“ – shared the final impressions with 15min Alexander himself in the stands of the stadium in Birmingham, an emotional race of discus throwers for medals…
Great start: after the first round – the Lithuanian climbed close to the top
Birmingham (United Kingdom) dawned on the fifth day of the European Athletics Championships. Today, only two Lithuanian women will take the starting line, but one of them will participate in as many as…
The question that brought tears: “I know I will be a good dad”
27-year-old Edgaras Benkunskas completed ten events in the hellish heat at the European Championship, but almost broke down when asked a question. “I’m tearing up,” admitted the Lithuanian champion.
Mykolas Alekna, who completed the European medal collection: “I still wanted gold…”
Mykolas Alekna already with his first attempt at the “Alexander” stadium in Birmingham raised the spectators from their seats – improving the European Championship record. Unfortunately, this throw did not turn into gold – the record…
Gudžius, who urged to enjoy Lithuania: “We are such that as long as there are medals – it’s good”
In the seventh consecutive continental championship, 35-year-old Andrius Gudžius was the oldest discus thrower in the final.
Benkunskas won all ten events in Birmingham, the Estonian champion withdrew
The most versatile Lithuanian athlete Edgaras Benkunskas completed the two-day decathlon trials at the European Championship in Birmingham.
Incredible start to the discus throw final: Mykolas Alekna’s record lasted only a couple of minutes
At the European Athletics Championships – the most relevant event for Lithuania is the discus throw final, featuring all three strongmen from our country. Events from the Birmingham stadium…