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.Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos trenerių reitingas (TOP-20). 2007-08-4. Lietuvos lengvosios atletikos federacija
Šapka died on 11 October 2025, at the age of 75.
Achievements Representing 1971European Indoor Championships Sofia, Bulgaria6thEuropean Championships Helsinki, Finland 1st1972European Indoor Championships Grenoble, France 2ndSummer Olympics Munich, West Germany 12th1974European Indoor Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 1stEuropean Championships Rome, Italy 2nd
References Marytė Marcinkevičiūtė. "Aukščio trauka". High-jumper.com. Retrieved on 15 July 2016.