Stasys Šaparnis
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Stasys Šaparnis is a former Soviet modern pentathlete
and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
in Mexico City, where he won a silver medal in the team competition, and placed ninth in the individiual competition.
Modern pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run...
and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
in Mexico City, where he won a silver medal in the team competition, and placed ninth in the individiual competition.