Kęstutis Šapka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kęstutis Šapka

Lithuanian high jumper

Date of Birth: 15-Nov-1949

Place of Birth: Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Lithuania

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Kestutis 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.