Kęstutis Šapka Explained

Nationality:Lithuanian
Birth Place:Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Height:191 cm
Weight:85 kg
Sport:Athletics
Event:High jump
Pb:2.25 m (1974)[1] [2]
Club:Dynamo Vilnius
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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.[3]

Achievements

Representing
1971Sofia, Bulgaria6th
Helsinki, Finland1st
1972Grenoble, France2nd
Munich, West Germany12th
1974Gothenburg, Sweden1st
Rome, Italy2nd

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418085339/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sa/kestutis-sapka-1.html Kęstutis Šapka
  2. http://trackfield.brinkster.net/Profile.asp?ID=5836&Gender=M Kestutis Sapka
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20070816172038/http://www.laf.lt/lt/rank/rank2.htm Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos trenerių reitingas (TOP-20). 2007-08-4

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