Marius Žiūkas
Marius Žiūkas (born 29 June 1985 in Birštonas) is a race-walker who competes internationally for Lithuania.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1985 |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 20km Race Walk |
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.
From 1st of June 2020 to 30th of November 2020 Žiūkas is appointed as a head of Seimas functional office.[2]
Personal bests
| Event | Result | Year | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km walk | 39:47 | 2014 | Druskininkai, Lithuania |
| 20 km walk | 1:20:31 | 2018 | Adelaide, Australia |
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References
- "International Road Walking Festival 20km". Alytus2012. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- LENGVAATLETIS MARIUS ŽIŪKAS LAIKINAI EIS SEIMO KANCLERIO PAREIGAS
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