The European Athletics Association "European Athletics" announced on Tuesday that the young Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna became the best European athlete of the month for April. Such recognition came after the announced elections.
"Rising star Mykolas Alekna is your 2023. the male athlete of the month for April", according to the European Athletics social media accounts.
We remind you that last month Mykolas Alekna JAV achieved a new personal record in the competition - the discus then flew 71 meters. It was the best result of the season and also the 18th best shot of all time in the world.