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Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Australian-Lithuanian Rebecca Wiasak rewrote track cycling history last night after securing the Women’s Individual Pursuit title at the UCI Track World Championships in Yvelines (outer Paris). The 30-year-old became the oldest tournament debutant to win a gold medal for Australia by holding off her...

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Ričardas Berankis was unable to match South African Kevin Anderson in today’s Australian Open, bowing out of his second round affair in straight sets 6-2 6-2 7(7)-6(3).

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

When looking for a sporting tournament in history filled with political tension yet leveled by its international unity - look no further than the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

As Lithuanian football fans continue to recover from their nation’s 4:0 deficit on Saturday some may even remember the milestone which took place on this day in 1991.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

If ever there was a forecast to fall in Lithuania’s favour ahead of tonight’s historic match against Switzerland then it is the fact that the team has performed well on this day in 2006.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Lithuania’s national coach Ntando Majokweni-Manyosha has stated that he was pleased with his youthful talents who held off an experienced Hungarian national team 38:29 in Šiauliai.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

On this day in sport American teenager George Foreman was crowned as the 1968 Olympic heavyweight champion after defeating 29-year-old Jonas Čepulis (USSR).

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

On this day in sport boxing legend Ričardas Tamulis secured a spot in his first Olympic final during the midst of Lithuania’s dominance in the ring under Soviet occupation.

Alex Tigani | The Lithuania Tribune

Many basketball experts look back on the Lithuanian scene in the 1930s and look back on the revolutionary efforts of American born pair Pranas Lubinas and Feliksas Kriaučiūnas.