Andrius Skuja

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]

Andrius Skuja
Personal information
Born (1992-08-09) 9 August 1992
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 place2016 GrossetoShot put F46
Gold medal – first place2018 BerlinJavelin throw F46
Gold medal – first place2020 BydgoszczJavelin throw F46
Silver medal – second place2020 BydgoszczShot put F46
Bronze medal – third place2016 GrossetoJavelin throw F46
Bronze medal – third place2018 BerlinShot put F46

References
  1. "Andrius Skuja - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Andrius Skuja - Lithuanian Paralympic Committee (in Lithuanian)". Lithuanian Paralympic Committee. 2 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Andrius Skuja, who will make his Tokyo Games debut, will fulfill his secret dream (in Lithuanian)". 15min.lt. 29 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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