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Kęstutis Šapka
Lithuanian high jumper
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dead
- born
- 1949
- died
- 2025
- age at death
- 75
- known for
- athletics competitor
1949 – 2025
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who kęstutis šapka is
Kęstutis Šapka was a 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.
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