Anna Shpak

Anna Shpak, 28, is a former Belarusian athlete from the Grodno region, known for her participation in pole vaulting. She gained recognition as a member of the national team and competed in the II Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014, where she finished fourth with a jump of 3.80 meters, earning a scholarship from the National Olympic Committee. After her Olympic appearance, Shpak continued to participate in various competitions, achieving notable placements in Belarus and abroad. She graduated from the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture in 2019 and worked as a coach at the 'Burevestnik' Olympic reserve school in Minsk. Recently, she was sentenced for 'aiding extremist activities' under the law, reportedly linked to the 'Gaiun case,' and is currently listed as serving her punishment.