Sergey Bubka

They say that you can't jump above your head. And, perhaps, everyone will agree with this statement, except for athletes who are able to masterfully wield the pole and body, raising it to a record height, violating the laws of physics and creating the unthinkable before the eyes of an admiring audience. 6.14 m outdoors - a result belonging to Sergei Bubka, from 1994 to 2018, no one was beaten by anyone.

In the family of a military man and nurses, they were seriously fond of physical education: both the youngest son, who was born on the 4th day of winter 1963, and the first-born Vasily, who even managed to excel at the European championship in vertical jumping. But then he left this business and went into business. However, it was not at all thanks to him that Sergei had a fateful meeting with coach Vitaly Petrov.

Soviet sport should express its gratitude to his elder friend Vova Malakhov, who correctly assessed his friend's abilities and insisted that he be taken to the Luhansk CYSS, despite his unsuitable age. “No, he's good, look now” - with these words the story of the future famous record holder started.

The teenager showed good results, and when the mentor decided to move to Donetsk, where the best conditions were prepared for classes, he took the ward with him. At first, the mother did not want to let go, but in the end she did not dare to get up across the path, which turned out to be great. At the age of 15, an independent adult life came in a hostel, where everything had to be done independently - household chores, lessons, daily exercises.

Remembering his childhood, Bubka talked about the cozy grandmother's house, where the five of them lived together, about his participation in the school choir and about his restless character, forcing his parents to take a large number of measures - tying the gate door, preventing escape, pulling out of a huge barrel of salted cabbage, where out of curiosity got it And how many times torn trousers were sewn up - you can't count. He dreamed of working in the police or becoming a football player.

However, the athlete also demonstrated success in his studies - he received a higher education and an academic degree at the Institute of Physical Education in the capital of Ukraine.

The biography of achievements began with his debut pole vaulting competition, where in Helsinki in 1983 he immediately won the main gold award, and the next year he set the first 4 records out of 35. Paris became truly legendary at the same time, in the middle of summer, where 22 -year-old Sergey conquered the 6-meter mark. Later, in published books ("Vertical meters", "Attempt in the reserve"), he described in more detail the emotions before the historical start - or rather, their complete absence.

Later, accusations of commercial benefits for each new centimeter reached were showered. To some extent, he agreed with the statement. He said that, undoubtedly, there was interest, but the priority was a gradual improvement and preservation of the result without injuries and killing the body.

Bubka himself refers to his triumphant accomplishments without any vanity, believing that it is more important to have the right incentive. In Soviet youth, this was sometimes served by such a rare and such expensive chewing gum. The same modest reaction to the erected monument - at first he was categorically opposed, then yielded to the will of the authorities, and now, passing by, he simply greets him.

He called, of course, two coaches, as well as a psychologist, who recommended reading the headlines of printed publications and drawing inspiration from them, and also suggested another subtlety - not to shake hands with rivals before the start, so as not to destroy the biofield. And he also blessed the marriage with the gymnast.

In 2001, his stellar career came to an end: behind him - 12 insignia of Ukraine, 2 - of the Soviet Union and about 8 foreign ones, as well as an unconquered jump height of 6.14 m.And nicknames that accurately characterize the victories of Sergei Nazarovich - Man -bird, Mister Record, King of Heaven.

Having stopped performing with a pole in his hands, Bubka did not completely abandon his business - he is a member of the NOC of Ukraine and the IOC, deputy president of the International Association of Athletics Federations at the IAAF congress, and the club of the same name in the DPR organizes international competitions.

Like his older brother, he tried himself as a deputy of two parties in his native country, and also dealt with issues of youth policy, physical education, sports and tourism.

Promoting a healthy lifestyle, he reinforces what has been said by his own participation in campaigns to combat tuberculosis.

Unlike work, in his personal life he has the only and main award - Lilia Bubka, nee - Tyutyunik. The future newlyweds were tied up by the stadium, where “rehearsals” in different disciplines were held on the same territory. It was impossible not to notice the smiling girl, and the young man took the mentor's daughter to her - to enroll in the rhythmic gymnastics section.

The conversation ended in love and a wedding, at which, strictly following the customs, the groom did not let go of the newlywed's hand for a second. It seems that the omen, in spite of everything, works - in 2018, their marriage turned 34 years old.

According to his wife, Sergei is only steel and impenetrable on the outside, but vulnerable and sensitive inside. And he immediately liked the fact that, despite his constant employment, he tried to devote his free minute to his chosen one and did not boast of his successes. He himself, on this occasion, remarked briefly:

The family had two children - Vitaly (1985), named after the first teacher, and Sergei (1986), both dedicated to professional tennis. In 2012, the media was overshadowed by the news - the youngest namesake-son received multiple injuries as a result of falling from the window, the medical operation lasted almost 10 hours. However, the incident ended well.

In 2011, Esquire magazine presented 20 legend rules to readers, among which the main thing stands out:

As befits a champion, Sergei Nazarovich keeps himself in shape (height 183 cm, weight 80 kg), which is easy to assess from numerous photos on the Internet, monitors health and pays close attention to proper nutrition and diet. According to him, cheese cakes, casseroles and yogurt are required in the morning diet from 12 years old. Running, fitness club, swimming, alpine skiing, biking are also adjacent to this.

In the winter of 2018, Bubka became an honorary torchbearer of the Olympic flame, and in the fall he acquired the individual status of an IOC member. Now his bakery business is developing in Donetsk.

You can follow the life of an outstanding athlete on the official website and on Twitter.

1983 - Honored Master of Sports of the USSR 1984 - Silver medalist of international competitions "Friendship" 1984, 1985 - Champion of the USSR 1985 - Order of the Red Banner of Labor 1985 - Winner of the World and European Cups in pole vaulting 1986 - European champion 1986 - Winner of the 1988 Goodwill Games, 1991 - The best athlete in the world according to Track & Field News 1991 - Prize of the Prince of Asturias 1997, 1999 - Order of Merit I and II degrees 1999 - a lifetime monument to Sergei Bubka was opened in Donetsk 2001 - Hero of Ukraine 2005 - Honorary Doctor of the National Sports Academy Bulgaria 2008 - Laureus. Achievement of the Century - Athletics (2008) Honorary Citizen of the cities of Bratislava, Padua, Abano Terme

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