Biography
Started: Her mother took her to the pool when she was an infant because she thought it would bring health benefits. (bernardinai.lt, 14 Jan 2024)
Reason: "When I was four years old, my mother took me to coach Romualdas Bickauskas, who owned the club 'Takas'. I went to his training, but there was no goal to achieve results. I continued to attend training. Later, I was registered for competitions for people with disabilities in Lithuania because there were no international ones yet. When I was 11 years old, I already wanted to achieve something more, and I was very interested in competitions. Romualdas handed me over to his daughter Rasa Mazutaitiene. I started professional swimming training with her and I was striving for results. For me, swimming is like a second life." (bernardinai.lt, 14 Jan 2024; Facebook profile, 12 Apr 2018)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (parateam.lt, 20 Jun 2024; lrt.lt, 20 Jun 2024)
Awards: She and athletics competitor Donatas Dundzys were Lithuania's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 28, 2006
Place of ResidenceKAUNAS
OccupationAthlete, Student
Languages SpokenLithuanian
CoachRasa Mazutaitiene, LTU
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:38.43 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:37.50 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 7:12.96 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:39.52 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:52.17 |
