Virgilijus Alekna
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Summary
Virgilijus Alekna was born on February 13, 1972[1], in Terpeikiai[2]. He has worked as a discus thrower[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (417 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Mykolas Alekna[6], Martynas Alekna[7]
- Country of citizenship: Lithuania[8]
- Position held: Member of the Seimas[9]
- Educated at: Lithuanian Sports University[10]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[11], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[12], Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[13], Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Virgilijus Alekna[16]
- Sport: athletics[17]
- Family name: Alekna[18]
- Given name: Virgilijus[19]
- Participant in: 2012 Summer Olympics[20], 2008 Summer Olympics[21], 2004 Summer Olympics[22], 2000 Summer Olympics[23], 1996 Summer Olympics[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Lithuanian[25]
- Country for sport: Lithuania[26]
- Name in native language: Virgilijus Alekna[27]
- Height: 202 cm[28]
- Mass: 130 kg[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: discus throw[30]
Why It Matters
Virgilijus Alekna has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Virgilijus Alekna born?
Virgilijus Alekna was born in Terpeikiai[2].
What did Virgilijus Alekna do for work?
Virgilijus Alekna worked as a discus thrower[3] and politician[4].
Where did Virgilijus Alekna go to school?
Virgilijus Alekna was educated at Lithuanian Sports University[10].
What awards did Virgilijus Alekna receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[11], Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[12], Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[13], and Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[14].