Algimantas Šalna
Algimantas Šalna (also transliterated Shalna, born 12 September 1959) is a former Lithuanians, Lithuanian, Soviet Union, Soviet Biathlon, biathlete. Šalna won gold medals during the World Championships as a relayist in 1983 and 1985. As a member of the Soviet relay team, he won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics – he was the first Lithuanian-born athlete to win a medal in the Winter Olympics. As an individual he placed fifth in its 10 km competition. He moved to the U.S. in 1991 and coached the U.S. Olympic biathlon teams of 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006. Biathlon results All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union. Olympic Games ''1 medal (1 gold)'' World Championships ''2 medals (2 gold)'' :''*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.'' :''**Team was added as an event in 1989.'' Individual victories ''4 victories (1 In, 3 Sp)'' :''*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include ...
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Vidiškės
Vidiškės ( pl, Przyjaźń) is a village in Ignalina district municipality, in Utena County, southern Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 931 people. The village has a church (built in 1906) and Vidiškės manor (from XVII C.) with its 6 buildings. Between Varnio lake and Vidiškės manor there is a large park. The village has a gymnasium, a library and a post office (ZIP code: 30030). Famous citizens *Algimantas Šalna (b. 1959), Lithuanian biathlete, World and Olympic champion. References

Villages in Utena County Sventsyansky Uyezd Wilno Voivodeship (1926–1939) Ignalina District Municipality {{UtenaCounty-geo-stub ...
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