Jump to content

Andrius Skuja

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrius Skuja
Personal information
Born (1992-08-09) 9 August 1992 (age 32)
Kuršėnai, Šiauliai district, Lithuania
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Sport
Country Lithuania
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityPlexopathy
Disability classF46
Event(s)Javelin throw
Shot put
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Lithuania
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Grosseto Shot put F46
Gold medal – first place 2018 Berlin Javelin throw F46
Gold medal – first place 2020 Bydgoszcz Javelin throw F46
Silver medal – second place 2020 Bydgoszcz Shot put F46
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Grosseto Javelin throw F46
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Berlin Shot put F46

Andrius Skuja (born 9 August 1992) is a Lithuanian Paralympic athlete who competes in javelin throw and shot put events at international track and field competitions. He is a triple European champion and has competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. He was born with plexopathy in his right shoulder following complications at birth.[1][2][3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Andrius Skuja - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 January 2022. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Andrius Skuja - Lithuanian Paralympic Committee (in Lithuanian)". Lithuanian Paralympic Committee. 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Andrius Skuja, who will make his Tokyo Games debut, will fulfill his secret dream (in Lithuanian)". 15min.lt. 29 August 2021.