Kęstutis Šapka
Kęstutis Šapka (born November 15, 1949) 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]
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