Marius Žiūkas
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 June 1985 Prienai, Lithuania |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 20km Race Walk |
Marius Žiūkas (born 29 June 1985 in Prienai) is a race-walker who competes internationally for Lithuania.
He finished 35th in the 20 km walk at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. At the 2012 International Road Walking Festival in Alytus, Lithuania he won the 20 km race, finishing in front of Arnis Rumbenieks.[1] Žiūkas finished 40th in 2012 Olympics and 26th in 2016 Olympics. During 2019 World Athletics Championships he competed in 20km distance and finished in 11th place.[citation needed]
From 1 June 2020 to 30 November 2020 Žiūkas is appointed as a head of Seimas functional office.[2]
Personal bests
[edit]| Event | Result | Year | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km walk | 39:47 | 2014 | Druskininkai, Lithuania |
| 20 km walk | 1:20:31 | 2018 | Adelaide, Australia |
References
[edit]- ^ "International Road Walking Festival 20km". Alytus2012. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ LENGVAATLETIS MARIUS ŽIŪKAS LAIKINAI EIS SEIMO KANCLERIO PAREIGAS
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