Vytautas Briedis facts for kids
Soviet eight at the 1964 European Championships, Briedis is third from left
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| Born | 27 August 1940 Nausėdžiai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Died | 22 September 2019 (aged 79) Vilnius, Lithuania |
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| Alma mater | Kaunas Polytechnic Institute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Žalgiris Vilnius | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Julius Vytautas Briedis (born August 27, 1940 – died September 22, 2019) was a famous rower from Lithuania. He was known for his strength and skill in the sport of rowing. Vytautas Briedis competed for the Soviet Union during his career.
He achieved great success in major international rowing events. These included the Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. Briedis was a key member of the "eight" rowing team. This team has eight rowers and one coxswain.
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Who Was Vytautas Briedis?
Vytautas Briedis was born in Nausėdžiai, a village in what was then the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic. This area is now part of modern-day Lithuania. He grew up to be a tall and strong athlete.
He studied at the Kaunas Polytechnic Institute. This is a well-known university in Lithuania. While studying, he also trained hard in rowing. He was a member of the Žalgiris Vilnius sports club.
Olympic Achievements
Vytautas Briedis competed in two Olympic Games. These are the biggest sports events in the world. He represented the Soviet Union.
1964 Tokyo Olympics
At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Briedis was part of the men's eight team. His team performed well. They finished in fifth place. This was a strong showing against the world's best rowers.
1968 Mexico City Olympics
Four years later, Briedis competed again. This was at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. His team showed even more improvement. They won a bronze medal in the men's eight event. This was a great achievement for him and his team.
Other Major Competitions
Besides the Olympics, Vytautas Briedis also won medals at other important rowing championships.
World Championships
In 1962, Briedis competed at the first-ever World Rowing Championships. This event took place in Lucerne, Switzerland. His men's eight team won a silver medal. This showed they were among the top teams globally.
European Championships
Briedis also had success at the European Rowing Championships. These competitions brought together the best rowers from Europe.
- In 1963, he won a silver medal in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- In 1964, he won another silver medal in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
These medals proved his consistent performance. He was a valuable member of the Soviet rowing team.
Later Life
Vytautas Briedis passed away on September 22, 2019. He died in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. He is remembered as a dedicated athlete. His achievements brought pride to his country.
See also
- In Spanish: Vytautas Briedis para niños
