Kęstutis Šapka
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 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)[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
- ↑ Kęstutis Šapka. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Kestutis Sapka. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ↑ Marytė Marcinkevičiūtė. ''Aukščio trauka''. High-jumper.com. Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
- ↑ Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos trenerių reitingas (TOP-20). 2007-08-4. Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos federacija
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