Serhii Bubka is one of the best world track-and-field athletes. He is a pole vaulter. Bubka was named Athlete of the Year two times.

Bubka won six World Championships in a row. He also won the Olympic gold medal in 1988.

He set 35 world records in pole vault. He was the first pole vaulter to clear 6.0 metres and 6.10 metres.

Bubka had a very long career in sports. He was 19 years old when he became the world champion for the first time. And he was 37 years old when he took part in his last Olympic games.

After Bubka retired, he continued to be active in sports - but in a different role. He set up a sports club which organizes sports competitions. Bubka was also a member of the International Olympic Committee.

I like him because he is a dedicated athlete who has been a role model for many young people in his country and abroad. In Donetsk you can see the statue of Serhii Bubka holding a pole and getting ready to attack a new height.