VMU Students Among the Ten Best Lithuanian Student-Athletes in 2023
For the second year in a row, VMU student Rūta Meilutytė was named the best female athlete of the year after becoming the 2023 World Swimming Champion (50 m and 100 m breaststroke), breaking the world record, being named the best swimmer in Europe, and earning a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
VMU 3×3 men’s basketball team became the best Lithuanian student team of 2023. Led by basketball players Nojus Lebskas, Eimantas Žilius, Augustinas Mikštas, Gabrielius Čelka and team coach Dainius Novickas, the 3×3 team became the winners of the European University Championships and the FISU University World Cup Champions.
Another VMU student, Povilas Stankūnas (rowing), was ranked 4th among the ten Lithuanian student-athletes. He won gold at the World University Games by winning the single boat 2000 meters race.
Photo by Modestas Gailiūnas
For excellent results in the 2023 Student Championships and the SELL Student Games, the Head of the VMU Sports Centre, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vladas Juknevičius was awarded.
Photos: The Lithuanian Student Sports Association / Modestas Gailiūnas
