Sergei Nazarovich Bubka - a man with a world-famous name. In which sport did Sergey Bubka become famous? How was his life? It is about this famous athlete that the article will be discussed.
Sergey Bubka: biography
An outstanding Ukrainian athlete was born on December 4, 1963 in a large industrial city in eastern Ukraine, Lugansk. The famous athlete grew up in a simple family, where great importance was given to sports. Parents of the child were far from sports, but from early childhood instilled in their sons a love of physical education. The boy’s mom worked as a nurse, dad was an army ensign. As a child, Seryozha moved to Donetsk with his family. School years passed him in the school № 57 of the Kiev region.
The boy grew up smart and mobile. His mother did not have time to patch holes in her pants, she closed the gate so that the bully would not run out of the yard. During his studies in elementary school, he tried to engage in many sports. He dreamed seriously of swimming, like his elder brother Vasily. But once he nearly drowned in a huge barrel of water.
Sergey Bubka: a sport in which he became famous
After composing the company with a friend, the student began to study at the Dynamo Youth Sports School. The boy was so inspired by the pole vault that at the age of 11 he independently enrolled in the sports section. What sport did Sergey Bubka become famous in? The answer to this question begs itself - of course, this is pole vaulting. His coach was Vitaly Petrov. Thanks to him, the novice athlete developed harmoniously, mastered the technique of pole vaulting, became strong and confident.
Vitaly Afanasevich immediately identified a strong and gifted student, but did not force his results. He failed to become a star of youth tournaments, despite good data (he managed to conquer five-meter height). Under the wise guidance of a trainer, a student acquired fundamental knowledge in the field of sports. Bubka devoted a lot of time to general physical training, improved the technique of jumping.
After graduating from the Donetsk comprehensive school, the young man entered the Institute of Physical Education in Kiev. Having defended his thesis, Sergey Bubka became a candidate of pedagogical sciences.
Thanks to his excellent sports education and excellent preparation under the guidance of a well-known trainer, the Ukrainian won a huge number of awards, and his sports career lasted 20 years.
Athlete Athletic Achievements
What sport did Sergey Bubka become famous in? He became famous for his pole vault. The first sporting achievement - receiving the title of Honored Master of Sports. The athlete is a six-time world champion. In 1983, the athlete brought his first gold medal from the city of Helsinki. Sergey's first world record was recorded a year later. Taking part in the competitions that took place in Bratislava, he jumped 5 m 85 cm. He has 35 world records. At eighteen competitions that took place indoors, he won. In open spaces he managed to break 17 world records. His jump in Paris in July 1985 was of historical importance. He became the man who first jumped above six meters. He broke his own record in Sestriere in 1994 with a jump of 6 m 14 cm. Until now, he is considered the best in the world. In preparation for the competition, Bubka managed to jump 6 m 37 cm.
In his arsenal of victory in the World Cups and Europe. In 1988, he managed to become the champion of the Olympic Games in Seoul. The athlete was awarded the Order of Lenin, the Red Banner of Labor. The French newspaper "Equip" called him the champion of the champions. The famous jumper received the status of Hero of Ukraine in 2001. Sergey is the winner of the Stars of Ukraine. His athletic achievements recognized by UNESCO. Not without the Guinness Book of Records. Bubka was included here as an athlete who has the most world records in athletics. Donetsk three times proclaimed the best athlete in the world.
The end of Bubka’s sports career
Sergey Nazarovich left the sport in 2001. His last competition was in his native Donetsk. It was an international track and field tournament “Pole Stars”, a touching performance, in which he passed the baton to Donetsk athletes.
Very fond of his work, Sergey Bubka. The photo in the article shows us his strength, perseverance and vitality. It was difficult for Sergei to leave the sport. The sentimental athlete admitted that he even burst into tears at his last competition. He wants people to remember him not only as the highest jumper, but also as a person who has changed this world for the better.
Bubka as a businessman
Not only as an athlete is known Sergey Bubka. What kind of sport made him famous - we already know. Now let's talk about what he still noted in life.
Having finished his sports career, the Ukrainian went into business, proved himself in social activities and was involved in politics. The former athlete was among the owners of one of the banks until 2009. He held the post of president of Rodivid Bank, which was nationalized due to the financial crisis in the country.
Now Sergey owns a company supplying dry yeast and products to improve the quality of bread. In his hometown operates his bakery. She is engaged in baking delicious bread, rolls, cookies, makes pasta.
By investing its own capital received from business income and the help of sponsors, Bubka opened his own sports school in Donetsk. It has everything for pole vaulting. The former athlete pays for the competitions of the children of his countrymen. The club Bubka has about 200 beginner athletes. His students already have their own victories.
The famous jumper is one of the hundred richest Ukrainians. In 2007, he owned 350 million dollars. And a year later, his capital increased by 20 million.
Political life of a former athlete
Not without Sergey Bubka in politics. For four years he was a member of the For United Ukraine and Party of Regions parties. He was in the Ukrainian parliament. He dealt with issues related to sports and physical education. He was among the freelance advisers of Viktor Yanukovych.
Public activity "long-distance birds"
The famous jumper heads the "Sergey Bubka Sports Club" in his city. Since 2005, Sergei Nazarovich is a member of the National Olympic Committee. He is one of the initiators of the informal pole vault competitions. It is a great honor for every athlete to take part in them.
As a member of the executive committee, he solves the problems associated with the use of doping by athletes.
He devotes a lot of time to introducing children to physical education and sports. Among Sergey Bubka's projects are the school's Olympic lesson, Olympic race, and Olympic stork. At the initiative of the athlete, they publish Olympic books for the younger generation. He participates in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, takes part in activities aimed at combating tuberculosis and the consequences of the Chernobyl explosion.
Bubka holds the position of IAAF Vice President. He organized the youth athletics world championship.
Family and hobbies of Sergey Bubka
The great athlete married at the age of 20. His family is very athletic. Liliya Fedorovna trains girls involved in rhythmic gymnastics. Sons Sergey and Vitaliy are seriously fond of tennis. The eldest son, Vitaliy, completed his sports career, and the youngest is an active tennis player.
Athlete's success was also achieved by the athlete’s older brother Vasily. He was engaged in pole vaulting, is the owner of a silver medal, which he received at the 1985 European Championships. Vasily’s son Alexander is also involved in athletics and pole vaulting.
Among the jumper's favorite hobbies are football and tennis. Sergey also likes to listen to music. Despite the fact that the outstanding athlete left the sport, he does regular jogging, is engaged in the gym, likes to swim. The athlete has mastered skiing and enjoys this sport with pleasure. Likes to ride a bicycle. Always follows the latest football and tennis news.
Sergey Bubka is one of the idols of the current generation. This is a worthy role model. More than one documentary was shot about him. In Donetsk, a bronze monument to the legendary athlete was installed.