Personal information | |
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Born |
15 November 1949 (age 67) Vilnius, Lithuania |
Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | High jump |
Club | Dynamo Vilnius |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 2.25 m (1974) |
Kęstutis Šapka (born 15 November 1949) is a retired Lithuanian high jumper who represented the Soviet Union. He was inspired to become a professional high jumper after the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico and became one of the early adopters of Fosbury Flop. He retired due to recurring injuries. After retiring from competitions he worked as a trainer in Vilnius. In 2007, he was ranked as top 16 trainer in track and field athletics.