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Lithuanians set for busy schedule at European Athletics Championships
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Lithuanians set for busy schedule at European Athletics Championships

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuanian athletes will compete in a wide range of events at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  • The championships run from August 10-16, with 19 Lithuanian athletes participating.
  • Key events for Lithuanian competitors include the 110m hurdles, 200m, 800m, 400m, javelin qualification, and discus final.

The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, United Kingdom, will feature a significant presence of Lithuanian athletes competing across various disciplines from August 10-16.

Edgaras Benkunskas is set to compete in multiple events within the decathlon, including the 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, and 1500m. Gediminas Truskauskas will participate in the 200m qualifiers and potentially the semifinals, while Gabija Galvydytฤ— is scheduled for the 800m semifinals and Modesta Justฤ— Morauskaitฤ— for the 400m semifinals.

The discus throw final is anticipated to be a highlight, with Lithuanian athletes Mykolas Alekna, Martynas Alekna, and Andrius Gudลพius all in contention. Edis Matuseviฤius will also be competing in the javelin qualification round. In the pole vault final, Rugilฤ— Miklyฤiลซtฤ— will represent Lithuania.

Overall, 19 Lithuanian track and field athletes are participating in the championships. The roster includes Adas Dambrauskas (100m), Lukrecija Sabaitytฤ— (200m), Simas Bertaลกius (5000m), Juozas Baikลกtys (high jump), Dovilฤ— Kilty (triple jump), Diana Zagainova (triple jump), Beatriฤฤ— Juลกkeviฤiลซtฤ— (heptathlon), Ieva Gumbs (discus throw), Austฤ—ja Kavaliauskaitฤ— (race walking half marathon), and Vaida ลฝลซsinaitฤ—-Nekrioลกienฤ— (marathon).

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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