The Lithuanian national team roster for the upcoming athletic events has been announced, detailing participation across various disciplines. Key athletes are slated to compete in specific events, including track and field, jumping, and endurance sports. Track events feature Adas Dambrauskas in the 100m, Gediminas Truskauskas and Lukrecija Sabaitytė in the 200m, Modesta Justė Morauskaitė in the 400m, and Gabija Galvydytė, who will compete in both the 800m and 1500m.
Further endurance representation includes Simas Bertašius for the 5000m, and Vaida Žūsinaitė-Nekriošienė in the marathon. In the throwing events, the team has multiple representatives. Discus is covered by Edgaras Benkunskas, Ieva Gumbs, Martynas Alekna, and Andrius Gudžius, alongside Mykolas Alekna.
Javelin is represented by Edis Matusevičius, and athletes will also compete in the shot put and pole vault. Other specialized events include jumping disciplines, with Juozas Baikštys and Rugilė Miklyčiūtė participating in the bar jump. Triathlon is represented by Dovilė Kilty and Diana Zagainova, while Beatričė Juškevičiūtė will compete in the pentathlon.
Additionally, Austėja Kavaliauskaitė is scheduled for the 5km sprint. The initial schedule details that the first event, the Triathlon qualification, is scheduled for Monday, the 10th, at 21:55 Lithuanian time, featuring Dovilė Kilty and Diana Zagainova. The roster showcases the depth of the modern lithuanian athletic program, spanning from sprints to long-distance running and various throwing disciplines, including multiple athletes specializing in the discus.
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