Virgilijus Alekna
- January 5, 2024
- Discus Thrower
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Virgilijus Alekna |
| Occupation | Discus Thrower |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 13, 1972(1972-02-13) |
| Age | 52 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Virgilijus Alekna Biography
| Name | Virgilijus Alekna |
| Birthday | Feb 13 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Birth Country | Lithuania |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Virgilijus Alekna is one of the most popular and richest Discus Thrower who was born on February 13, 1972 in Lithuania. A decorated Lithuanian discus thrower, who took home Olympic gold medals in the 2002 and 2003 Summer games.
He was a recipient of the Lithuanian Sportsperson of the Year award that He is a winner of the Lithuanian Sportsperson of the Year award, which Ruta Meilutyte also won in 2012. was also awarded in 2012.
Alekna was awarded the title of the Athlete of the Year for 2000 by Track and Field News. He was also awarded the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas by the government of Lithuania. He became the Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year 4 times (2000, 2004, 2005, and 2006). Since 1995 Alekna has served as a bodyguard of the Lithuanian Prime Minister.
Alekna has won two gold medals in the Summer Olympics in the discus throw, the first was in 2000 and the second in 2004. He also won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. In 2007, he was appointed as UNESCO Champion for Sport. His personal record is 73.88 meters (242 ft 4½ in), surpassed only by the world record (74.08).
He has two sons, Martynas and Mykolas, with retired long jumper Kristina Sablovskyte-Alekniene.
Virgilijus Alekna Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Discus Thrower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Virgilijus Alekna is one of the richest Discus Thrower from Lithuania. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Virgilijus Alekna 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He made his debut on the track with the 17th place at the 1999 European Championships.
He set a record when he won his Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year award for the fourth time in the year 2006.
Virgilijus Alekna (Lithuanian pronunciation: [vʲɪrʲˈɡʲɪlʲɪjʊs ɐlʲɛkˈnɐ] ; 13 February 1972) is a Lithuanian former discus thrower and politician. He won medals at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics, including two golds. After retiring from athletics, Alekna was elected to the national parliament, the Seimas, in 2016.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
Virgilijus Alekna height 6 ft 7 in Virgilijus weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Virgilijus Ranked on the list of most popular Discus Thrower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Lithuania. Virgilijus Alekna celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.
Top Facts about Virgilijus Alekna
- Virgilijus Alekna is a retired Lithuanian discus thrower.
- He won two Olympic gold medals in 2000 and 2004.
- Alekna holds the world record for the longest discus throw indoors.
- He was elected to the European Parliament in 2019.
- Alekna has also served as a member of the Lithuanian parliament.
- He was named Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year four times.
- Alekna has won multiple World Championships and European Championships.
- His personal best throw is 73.88 meters (242 feet).
- Alekna retired from professional athletics in 2015 at age 43.
- He remains an active advocate for sports and healthy lifestyles in Lithuania.
What is Virgilijus Alekna Olympic record?
He also won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. In 2007, he was appointed as UNESCO Champion for Sport. His personal record is 73.88 meters (242 ft 4½ in) , surpassed only by the world record (74.08).
Is discuss an Olympic sport?
The discus throw is one of four track and field throwing events held at the Summer Olympics. The men’s discus throw has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1896 (one of two throws events at the first Olympics, alongside the shot put).
What is discus measured in?
Discus measurments are recorded in units to the lesser inch — nothing less. For instance, there should never be a discus result of 110’4.5″. Instead, this would be recorded as 110’4″ (i.e. to the lesser inch). Shot put distances are measured to the lesser quarter inch.
What is the longest discus throw ever?
Athletics Discus throw
German 2012 Olympic champion Robert Harting.
World records
Men| Jürgen Schult ( GDR ) 74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) (1986)
Women| Gabriele Reinsch ( GDR ) 76.80 m ( 251 ft 111⁄2 in) (1988)
Who won the discus in 2004?
Men’s discus throw at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad
Winning distance| 69.89 OR
Medalists
Virgilijus Alekna Lithuania Zoltán Kővágó Hungary Aleksander Tammert
Estonia
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