Kęstutis Šapka
Kęstutis Šapka (born November 15, 1949 in Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR) is a retired Lithuanian high jumper who represented the Soviet Union. He trained at Dynamo in Vilnius. Šapka 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.[1] He retired due to recurring injuries.[1] After retirement, he works a trainer in Vilnius. In 2007, he was ranked as top 18 trainer in track and field athletics.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Soviet Union |
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| 1971 | European Indoor Championships | Sofia, Bulgaria | 6th | |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | ||
| 1972 | European Indoor Championships | Grenoble, France | 2nd | |
| Summer Olympics | Munich, West Germany | 12th | ||
| 1974 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1st | |
| European Championships | Rome, Italy | 2nd | ||
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- 1949 births
- Lithuanian high jumpers
- Soviet high jumpers
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of the Soviet Union
- Living people
- Lithuanian athletics coaches
- European Athletics Championships medalists
- Sportspeople from Vilnius
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