Martynas Alekna reveals why he enjoys competing with brother Mykolas at European Championships

Martynas Alekna, a Lithuanian discus thrower, shared his happiness about competing in the European Athletics Championships final alongside his brother, Mykolas. This marks a historic moment as it's the first time three discus throwers from the same nation will compete in the final at the championship.

Alekna secured his spot in the final after a strong performance in the qualification round held on Tuesday morning. The competition will see an unprecedented three Lithuanian athletes vying for the medals in the discus throw, highlighting a significant achievement for the country's athletics program.

The European Athletics Championships are a premier event for track and field athletes across the continent. The discus throw final, with three Lithuanian contenders, is anticipated to be a closely watched event, showcasing the depth of talent within the Lithuanian team.

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It's great to be in the competition with my brother.