Lithuanian Athletics Championships
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Lithuanian Athletics Championships (lt. – Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos čempionatas) – national champsionhips in athletics, organizating by Athletic Federation of Lithuania
. Recent competitions were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas
since 2000. First competition was held in 1921. Women first time participated at 1922 championship.
Women
In past there was 20 km and 20000 m walking, 2000 m steeplechase, 60 metres, decathlon and heptathlon events.
Athletic Federation of Lithuania
Athletic Federation of Lithuania is the national sporting organisation recognised by the Lithuanian sports commission for athletics activity in Lithuania. Founded at 1921. Federation president is former 100 m and 200 m national champion Eimantas Skrabulis . Federation organizing Lithuanian...
. Recent competitions were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
since 2000. First competition was held in 1921. Women first time participated at 1922 championship.
Championships
- 19211921 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 1st 1921 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in Kaunas on 30–31 July 1921. In first championship competed only men.- Winners :*60 m: Steponas Garbačiauskas : 7.6 *200 m: Steponas Garbačiauskas : 25.2...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 1922
- 1923
- 1924
- 1925 - not held
- 1926
- 1927, KlaipėdaKlaipedaKlaipėda is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Nemunas River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest city in Lithuania and the capital of Klaipėda County....
- 1928
- 1929, KlaipėdaKlaipedaKlaipėda is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Nemunas River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest city in Lithuania and the capital of Klaipėda County....
- 1930
- 1931
- 1932
- 1933
- 1934
- 1935, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
- 1936, KlaipėdaKlaipedaKlaipėda is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Nemunas River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest city in Lithuania and the capital of Klaipėda County....
- 1937
- 1938, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
- 1939
- 1940
- 1941
- ???
- 19901990 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 67th 1990 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held at 1990.- Winners :...
- 1991
- 1992, VilniusVilniusVilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
- 1993
- 1994, VilniusVilniusVilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
- 1995, VilniusVilniusVilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
- 20002000 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 2000 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held at the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas on August 3 and August 4, 2000.- Men :- Women :- Medals by city:...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20012001 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 2001 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held at the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas from July 3 to July 4, 2001.- Men :- Women :- Medals by city:...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20022002 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 2002 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held at the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas on August 13 and August 14, 2002.- Men :- Women :- Medals by city:...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20032003 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 80th 2003 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 1-2 August, 2003.- Men :- Women :...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20042004 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 81st 2004 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 24-25 July, 2004.- Men :- Women :...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20052005 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 82nd 2005 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 8-9 July, 2005.- Men :- Women :- External links :* *...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20062006 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 83rd 2006 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 21-22 July, 2006.- Men :- Women :- External links :* *...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20072007 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 84th 2007 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 28-29 July, 2007.- Men :- Women :- External links :* *...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20082008 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 85th 2008 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 18-19 July, 2008.- Men :- Women :...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20092009 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 2009 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on August 1–2, 2009. The Championships was also qualifications for 2009 World Championships in Athletics.- Men :- Women :- Medals by city:...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20102010 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 87th 2010 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 9–10 July 2010.- Men :- Women :- External links :*...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation... - 20112011 Lithuanian Athletics ChampionshipsThe 88th 2011 Lithuanian Athletics Championships were held in S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas on 23–24 July 2010.-Track events:-Field events:-Track events:-Field events:- External links :*...
, KaunasKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
Events
Men- 100 m
- 200 m
- 400 m
- 800 m
- 1500 m
- 5000 m
- 10000 m
- 110 m hurdles
- 400 m hurdles
- 3000 m steeplechase
- High Jump
- Pole Vault
- Long Jump
- Triple Jump
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Hammer Throw
- 4x100 m
- 4x400 m
Women
- 100 m
- 200 m
- 400 m
- 800 m
- 1500 m
- 5000 m
- 10000 m
- 100 m hurdles
- 400 m hurdles
- 3000 m steeplechase
- High Jump
- Pole Vault
- Long Jump
- Triple Jump
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Hammer Throw
- 4x100 m
- 4x400 m
In past there was 20 km and 20000 m walking, 2000 m steeplechase, 60 metres, decathlon and heptathlon events.
Men
| Event | Record | Athlete | Year | City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m 100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896... |
10.18 | Rytis Sakalauskas Rytis Sakalauskas Rytis Sakalauskas is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Lithuania.In 2010 he reached world record in alternative indoor 150 m running event.... |
2011 | Kaunas | ||
| 800 m 800 metres The 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps... |
1:46.58 | Vitalij Kozlov Vitalij Kozlov Vitalij Kozlov is a Lithuanian runner who specializes in the 800 metres.He finished seventh at the 2007 European U23 Championships, and competed at the 2008 Olympic Games and the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final.In 2009 he reached new national record in 800 m.His personal... |
2008 | Kaunas | ||
| Half marathon Half marathon A half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a... |
1:08:56 | Tomas Venckûnas | 2002 | Kaunas | ||
| Marathon Marathon The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race... |
2:28:05 | Arūnas Balčiūnas | 1996 | |||
| Pole vault Pole vault Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts... |
4.60 | Saulius Birmanas | 2005, 2008 | Kaunas | ||
| Long jump Long jump The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point... |
8.11 | Povilas Mykolaitis Povilas Mykolaitis Povilas Mykolaitis is a Lithuanian long jumper. His personal record is 8.15 metres, reached at 2011 in Kaunas, which also is national record.... |
2011 | Kaunas | ||
| Triple jump Triple jump The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a... |
17.29 | Audrius Raizgys Audrius Raizgys Audrius Raizgys is a retired male triple jumper from Lithuania. His personal best jump is 17.29 metres, achieved in July 1995 in Vilnius. This is the current Lithuanian record.... |
1995 | Vilnius | ||
| Discus throw Discus throw The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus... |
73.88 | Virgilijus Alekna Virgilijus Alekna Virgilijus Alekna is a Lithuanian athlete who specialises in the discus throw. He won medals at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics, including two golds.-Career:... |
2000 | Kaunas | ||
Women
| Event | Record | Athlete | Year | City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 m 5000 metres The 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event... |
16:02.56 | Živilė Balčiūnaitė Živile Balciunaite Živilė Balčiūnaitė is a Lithuanian long-distance runner. Balčiūnaitė won the marathon at the 2010 European Athletics Championship in Barcelona and finished 4th at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg... |
2005 | Kaunas | ||
| 10000 m 10000 metres The 10,000 metres or 10K is a common long distance running event. As "10,000 metres" it is a track event, and appears in athletics events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics; as "10K" it is a roadrace or cross country running event... |
32:47.47 | Živilė Balčiūnaitė Živile Balciunaite Živilė Balčiūnaitė is a Lithuanian long-distance runner. Balčiūnaitė won the marathon at the 2010 European Athletics Championship in Barcelona and finished 4th at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg... |
2004 | Kaunas | ||
| Half marathon Half marathon A half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a... |
1:24:12 | Inga Juodeškienė | 2003 | Kaunas | ||
| Marathon Marathon The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race... |
2:55:51 | Aušra Kavaliauskienė | 1996 | |||
| 3000 m steeplechase Steeplechase (athletics) The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing.-Rules:The length of the race is usually 3000 m; junior events are 2000 m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000 m, each... |
10:45.44 | Evelina Uševaitė | 2011 | Kaunas | ||
| 100 m hurdles 100 metres hurdles The 100 m hurdles are an Olympic track and field athletics discipline run by women . For the race ten hurdles of a height of 83.8 cm are placed evenly spaced along a straight course of 100 meters. They are positioned so that they will fall over if bumped into by the runner... |
13.12 | Sonata Tamošaitytė Sonata Tamošaitytė Sonata Tamošaitytė is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for LithuaniaShe competed in 2009 World Championships in Athletics and reached 31st place in 100 m hurdles... |
2011 | Kaunas | ||
| High jump High jump The high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years.... |
1.96 | Nelė Žilinskienė Nele Žilinskiene Nelė Žilinskienė, born Savickytė is a retired female high jumper from Lithuania. Her personal best jump, first cleared in Vilnius in July 1994, was 1.96 metres.-Achievements:-References:... |
1994 | Vilnius | ||
| Pole vault Pole vault Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts... |
3.70 | Edita Grigelionytč | 2005 | Kaunas | ||
| Triple jump Triple jump The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a... |
13.73 | Virginija Petkevičienė | 2002 | Kaunas | ||
| Hammer throw Hammer throw The modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown... |
52.65 | Vaida Kelečiūtė | 2007 | Kaunas | ||
| Javelin throw Javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon... |
62.45 | Rita Ramanauskaitė Rita Ramanauskaite Rita Ramanauskaitė is a female javelin thrower from Lithuania. Her personal best throw is 62.69 metres, achieved in June 2000 in Saint-Denis... |
2004 | Kaunas | ||
External links
- Lithuanian athletics (old)
- Lithuanian athletics (new)