Antanas Mikėnas
Lithuanian race walker
About Antanas Mikėnas
Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 70). Antanas Mikėnas was a Lithuanian and Russian athletics competitor, university teacher and racewalker.
Antanas Mikėnas (24 February 1924, Ramygala – 23 September 1994, Vilnius) was a Lithuanian athlete who competed mainly in the 20 kilometer walk during his career. He trained at Spartak in Vilnius. Mikėnas competed for the USSR at the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia where he won the silver medal in the men's 20 kilometer walk competition.
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Who was Antanas Mikėnas?
Lithuanian race walker (1924-1994)
When was Antanas Mikėnas born?
Antanas Mikėnas was born on 24 February 1924 in Ramygala.
When did Antanas Mikėnas die?
Antanas Mikėnas died on 23 September 1994 in Vilnius.
What was Antanas Mikėnas's occupation?
Antanas Mikėnas was an athletics competitor, university teacher and racewalker.
What nationality was Antanas Mikėnas?
Antanas Mikėnas was Lithuanian and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antanas Mikėnas. https://biography.guide/antanas-mikenas/
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