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]
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Born | Kuršėnai, Šiauliai district, Lithuania | 9 August 1992|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Lithuania | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disability | Plexopathy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disability class | F46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Javelin throw Shot put | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
edit- ^ "Andrius Skuja - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 January 2022. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Andrius Skuja - Lithuanian Paralympic Committee (in Lithuanian)". Lithuanian Paralympic Committee. 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Andrius Skuja, who will make his Tokyo Games debut, will fulfill his secret dream (in Lithuanian)". 15min.lt. 29 August 2021.