Kęstutis Šapka

Kęstutis Šapka
Personal information
NationalityLithuanian
Born15 November 1949 (1949-11-15) (age 75)
Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubDynamo Vilnius
Achievements and titles
Personal best2.25 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.