Kęstutis Šapka
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Born | 15 November 1949 Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, USSR |
| Died | 11 October 2025 (aged 75) Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | High jump |
| Club | Dynamo Vilnius |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 2.25 m (1974) |
Medal record | |
Kęstutis Šapka (15 November 1949 – 11 October 2025) 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.
Šapka died on 11 October 2025, at the age of 75.