Kęstutis Šapka

Lithuanian high jumper

Kęstutis Šapka
Personal information
NationalityLithuanian
Born15 November 1949 (1949-11-15) (age 74)
Vilnius, Lithuania
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubDynamo Vilnius
Achievements and titles
Personal best2.25 m (1974)[1][2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
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

References

  1. ^ Kęstutis Šapka. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Kestutis Sapka. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Marytė Marcinkevičiūtė. "Aukščio trauka". High-jumper.com. Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
  4. ^ Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos trenerių reitingas (TOP-20). 2007-08-4. Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos federacija
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European Athletics Indoor Champions in men's high jump


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