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Žydrūnas Kelys
Žydrūnas is a Lithuanian masculine given name and may refer to: *Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (born 1975), Lithuanian basketball player *Žydrūnas Karčemarskas (born 1983), Lithuanian footballer *Žydrūnas Savickas (born 1975), Lithuanian strongman *Žydrūnas Savickas (cyclist) (born 1991), Lithuanian cyclist *Žydrūnas Urbonas Žydrūnas Urbonas (born 4 October 1976, in Zarasai, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a professional basketball coach and former player who recently was the head coach for Šiauliai of the LKL. Playing career Urbonas made his profe ... (born 1976), Lithuanian basketball player {{given name Lithuanian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuanian Language
Lithuanian (, ) is an East Baltic languages, East Baltic language belonging to the Baltic languages, Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the language of Lithuanians and the official language of Lithuania as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are approximately 2.8 million native Lithuanian speakers in Lithuania and about 1 million speakers elsewhere. Around half a million inhabitants of Lithuania of non-Lithuanian background speak Lithuanian daily as a second language. Lithuanian is closely related to neighbouring Latvian language, Latvian, though the two languages are not mutually intelligible. It is written in a Latin script. In some respects, some linguists consider it to be the most conservative (language), conservative of the existing Indo-European languages, retaining features of the Proto-Indo-European language that had disappeared through development from other descendant languages. History Among Indo-European languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žydrūnas Ilgauskas
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (; ; born June 5, 1975) is a Lithuanian-born American former professional basketball player who played the center (basketball), center position. The Ilgauskas played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1997 to 2010 and played for the Miami Heat during the 2010–11 season. He was named to the 1997–98 All-Rookie First Team and is a two-time NBA All-Star. Ilgauskas played in the 2007 NBA Finals as a member of the Cavaliers. He is known for his accurate jump shot, for his rebounding, and for overcoming difficult injury challenges during his career. Nicknamed Big Z, Ilgauskas is the Cavaliers' career leader in Block (basketball), blocked shots; his jersey no. 11 has been retired by the team. In 2012, Ilgauskas joined the Cavaliers' front office, becoming a special advisor to the organization. Professional career Atletas (1993–1996) Ilgauskas made his professional debut in his birthplace of Kaunas, with local club LSU-Atle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žydrūnas Karčemarskas
Žydrūnas Karčemarskas (born 24 May 1983) is a Lithuanian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Between 2003 and 2013, he earned 66 caps with Lithuania national team. Club career Karčemarskas was born in Alytus. He started his career in his home town at Dainava Alytus before moving to Žalgiris Vilnius in 2001. After one year in Vilnius, he joined Dynamo Moscow, where he played until 2009. In January 2010, he joined Süper Lig side Gaziantepspor. He was named Lithuanian Footballer of the Year in 2011 and 2012 by the Lithuanian Football Federation. In July 2016, Karčemarskas joined Osmanlıspor on a three-year contract. At the end of the 2017–18 season, his team was relegated to the TFF 1. Lig after finishing in 16th place. Karčemarskas played one more season for Osmanlıspor in the second division before retiring from professional football in summer 2019. International career Karčemarskas made his debut for the Lithuania national team in Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žydrūnas Savickas
Žydrūnas Savickas (; born July 15, 1975) is a Lithuanian former professional strongman and powerlifter. Throughout his career, he competed in and won 84 international competitions, including four World's Strongest Man titles, two IFSA Strongman World Championship's, a Fortissimus title, and a record eight Arnold Strongman Classic titles; a competition revered for its focus on testing static, brute strength. Due to these accomplishments, combined with 75 world records, particularly in events such as the deadlift, squat, and overhead press, including an unprecedented 16-year reign as the log lift world record holder, he is widely regarded as the greatest strongman of all time. Career Žydrūnas Savickas first became interested in strength sports after watching a Lithuanian strongman contest on TV in 1989. Three years later, he took part in that same strongman contest and defeated several older and more experienced competitors. At age 17, Savickas began to train in powerlifting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žydrūnas Savickas (cyclist)
Žydrūnas Savickas (born 28 April 1991) is a Lithuanian former racing cyclist. He rode at the 2014 and the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. Major results ;2013 : 1st Time trial, National Under-23 Road Championships : 3rd Overall Baltic Chain Tour ;2014 : 7th Overall Baltic Chain Tour ;2015 : 4th Minsk Cup ;2017 : 3rd Overall Tour de Guadeloupe The Tour de Guadeloupe (; ) is an annual men's stage race, multiple stage road bicycle racing, road bicycle race held each August in the Overseas region, French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Founded in 1948 under the name Tour Cycliste de la Gu ... ;2018 : 10th Overall Tour du Jura References External links * 1991 births Living people Lithuanian male cyclists 21st-century Lithuanian sportsmen Place of birth missing (living people) European Games competitors for Lithuania Cyclists at the 2015 European Games {{Lithuania-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žydrūnas Urbonas
Žydrūnas Urbonas (born 4 October 1976, in Zarasai, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a professional basketball coach and former player who recently was the head coach for Šiauliai of the LKL. Playing career Urbonas made his professional debut in the 1993–94 season and continued to play for various teams in the Lithuanian Basketball League for another eight years, playing for BC Lietkabelis, BC Lavera, being one of the team leaders there, before signing with BC Šiauliai, where he reached his biggest success, helping the team finish in 3rd place in 2000 and 2001, and becoming the LKL MVP in the 2001 season. In 2001, he moved to Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian Basketball Super League 1, however, after the season he returned to BC Šiauliai and spent the 2002–03 season there before signing with AGE Chalkida of the Greek A2 Basket League for a brief time in 2003, though he returned to BC Šiauliai again to finish the 2003-2004 season and played a full 2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuanian Masculine Given Names
Lithuanian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe ** Lithuanian language ** Lithuanians, a Baltic ethnic group, native to Lithuania and the immediate geographical region ** Lithuanian cuisine ** Lithuanian culture Other uses * Lithuanian Jews as often called "Lithuanians" (''Lita'im'' or ''Litvaks'') by other Jews, sometimes used to mean Mitnagdim * Grand Duchy of Lithuania * Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, also referred to as Poland–Lithuania or the First Polish Republic (), was a federation, federative real union between the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ... See also * List of Lithuanians {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
