![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/Virgilijus_Alekna_by_Augustas_Didzgalvis.jpg/640px-Virgilijus_Alekna_by_Augustas_Didzgalvis.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Virgilijus Alekna
Lithuanian discus thrower and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Virgilijus Alekna?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Virgilijus Alekna (Lithuanian pronunciation: [vʲɪrʲˈɡʲɪlʲɪjʊs ɐlʲɛkˈnɐ]; 13 February 1972) is a Lithuanian former discus thrower and politician. He won medals at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics, including two golds.
![]() |
Quick Facts Personal information, Nationality ...
Close
After retiring from athletics, Alekna was elected to the national parliament, the Seimas, in 2016.[citation needed]
He has three children – Martynas Alekna, the discus world record holder Mykolas Alekna, and Gabrielė Aleknaite.[1]