10 Famous People from Lithuania

Ice hockey right winger and centre who was the first Lithuanian to have played 1,000 games in the NHL

"Architect of Lithuanian independence" and a major force behind the collapse of Soviet Union

Basketball player and two time NBA All-Star

Basketball player who became the first Soviet player to join the NBA in 1989

Discus thrower and politician who won medals at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics

Lithuanian-American ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL

First female president of Lithuania popularly known as Lithuania’s Iron Lady

First known Grand Duke of Lithuania and the only crowned King of Lithuania

Powerlifter and professional strongman widely considered to be the greatest strength athlete of all time

Basketball legend who played for Žalgiris, Real Madrid and Portland