Sergey Bubka - Pole Vault Legend
Aug 12, 2017 ·
9m 10s
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In August 1997, the Ukrainian pole-vaulter, Sergey Bubka, won his sixth consecutive World Championship in Athens. Bubka defied advancing age and a serious achilles tendon injury to claim victory with...
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In August 1997, the Ukrainian pole-vaulter, Sergey Bubka, won his sixth consecutive World Championship in Athens. Bubka defied advancing age and a serious achilles tendon injury to claim victory with one massive vault. His performance is now regarded as one of the greatest in track-and-field history. Sergey Bubka talks to Alex Capstick.
PHOTO: Sergey Bubka in action (Getty Images)
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PHOTO: Sergey Bubka in action (Getty Images)
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