Agnė Sereikaitė
Lithuanian speed skater and Olympian
Born
October 19th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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Competed in speed skating, representing Lithuania at international levels. Participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia. Achieved personal bests in various distances, demonstrating skills in both sprint and long-distance events. Had notable performances in European Championships and World Cups, contributing to Lithuania's visibility in the sport.
Participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics
Competed in European Championships
Achieved personal bests in speed skating
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