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Virgilijus Alekna (Lithuanian pronunciation: [vʲɪrʲˈɡʲɪlʲɪjʊs ɐlʲɛkˈnɐ]; 13 February 1972) is a Lithuanian former discus thrower and politician.

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Sabonis named most influential sports figure in Lithuania – survey

Former Lithuanian basketball player Arvydas Sabonis , who previously led the country's basketball federation, has been named the most influential sports...

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Sabonis, Alekna, Meilutytė top list of Lithuania's most influential sports figures

Arvydas Sabonis , Lithuania's basketball legend who now heads the country's Basketball Federation, Virgilijus Alekna , a former discus thrower and now a...

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Team Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Track and Field

The Lithuanian team will include 68 athletes who will fight for a medal in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After meeting the...

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Lithuanian Olympic discus champion to run for parliament

Lithuania's Olympic discus champion Virgilijus Alekna has announced he will run for election to Lithuania’s parliament in the upcoming general elections .

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Olympic champions become coveted trophy for Lithuania's political parties

Several political parties would like to have a Lithuanian Olympic champion Virgilijus Alekna in their candidate lists during October's general elections ,...