Mindaugas Pukštas

Mindaugas Pukštas is a former Lithuanian long-distance runner who held the national record for the 10 km distance for over 15 years before it was broken by Giedrius Valinčius in 2023. Pukštas' record, set in 2005, was a benchmark for Lithuanian athletes, and his achievements in distance running have made him a notable figure in the country's athletic history.