Aurimas Didžbalis (born 13 June 1991) is a Lithuanian Olympian weightlifter.[1][2] He competes in the 94 kg class.[3]
 Aurimas Didžbalis at 2016 Summer Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 June 1991 (age 33) Lithuania | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Athlete has been suspended for use of banned substance. The substance was proven to have been included by the manufacturer in a supplement without any warning about it, but athlete's suspension was upheld at a maximum level of 8 years. [4]
In 2014 Didžbalis has become the inaugural weightlifter from Lithuania to win a medal at any World Championships. In 2016, Didžbalis was the inaugural Lithuanian weightlifter medallist in an Olympic Games. He won the Lithuanian Male sportsperson of the year award.
Results
edit| Year | Event | Result |
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| 2006 | Lithuanian Youth Championships | 1 |
| 2007 | European U17 Championships | 11 |
| 2008 | Lithuanian Junior Championships | 1 |
| 2008 | Lithuanian Championships | 2 |
| 2008 | European Junior Championships | 2 |
| 2009 | European U23 Championships | 1 |
| 2009 | World U23 Championships | 10 |
| 2010 | European U23 Championships | 1 |
| 2010 | World U23 Championships | 1 |
| 2010 | World Championships | 7 |
| 2011 | European Championships | 3 |
| 2011 | Universiade | 2 |
| 2011 | World Championships | 10 |
| 2014 | Lithuanian Championships | 1 |
| 2014 | World Championships | 3 |
| 2015 | European Championships | 1 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | 3 |
| 2017 | European Championships | 3 |
| 2017 | World Championships | DSQ |
References
edit- ^ Kylanti sunkiosios atletikos žvaigždė Aurimas Didžbalis Europos čempionate pelnė mažąjį auksą | SPORTAS | 15min.lt. M.15min.lt. Retrieved on 14 August 2016.
- ^ Aurimas Didžbalis – Europos čempionas. ve.lt. Retrieved on 14 August 2016.
- ^ Aurimas Didžbalis Archived 15 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
- ^ "A. Didžbalis prarado Europos vicečempiono titulą, sportininkas – suspenduotas" (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos rytas. 10 July 2012. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aurimas Didžbalis.
- Aurimas Didžbalis at Lift Up
- Aurimas Didžbalis at Olympedia
- Aurimas Didžbalis at Olympics.com
- Aurimas Didžbalis at the Lietuvos tautinis olimpinis komitetas (in Lithuanian)
- 15min profile (in Lithuanian)
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