Emotions pour out of Parnov Nov 18, 2008
Parnov himself was once a fine pole vaulter and was just nudged out of Russia's 1983 world championship team by the up-and-coming Sergey Bubka (the world record holder). Since Hooker moved to Parnov's Perth training camp after the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the pair have formed a strong bond, hitting new heights on that humid August night when Hooker won gold and also broke the Olympic record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Age sports performer of the year awards Nov 1, 2008
"I had my destiny in my own hands. To have done it is a dream come true." Hooker, who has been perfecting his technique under the watchful eye of Alex Parnov, is determined to break Sergey Bubka s world record before his career closes ... His name was Sergey Bubka, who still holds the world record of 6. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Athletics: Belgian Ely to help Roslinda scale new heights Sep 17, 2008
And the former Belgian pole vaulter comes with exceptionally good credentials, having worked with Ukraines Sergey Bubka the former world and Olympic champions who has broken the world record 35 times in his career, said Karim. The Belgian has also helped women pole vaulters clear 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hooker waiting for Olympic gold to sink in Aug 23, 2008
14m, held by Ukrainian Sergey Bubka. The whole competition was mentally and physically the hardest thing I've done in my life," Hooker said. "It was more like boxing than pole vault. (ABC Online)
USOC scolded Aug 19, 2008
Terms are ending for Russia's Sergey Bubka and Alexander Popov, the United States' Robert Ctvrtlik and New Zealand's Barbara Kendall. Having members on the IOC or having access to IOC members is helpful to countries in years leading to selection of host cities. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Yelena: Record was in reponse to American rivals challenge Jul 14, 2008
Isinbayeva is now determined to uphold a challenge she made to Ukrainian Sergey Bubka, the legendary men's pole vault record holder, to better his figure of 35 world records. My goal is to jump 36 world records, she said confidently. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Olympic Trials - Day 1 Jun 28, 2008
14m 7/31/1994 Sergey Bubka, UKR American: A 6 ... 14m 7/31/1994 Sergey Bubka, UKR American: A 6. (Airforcesports.com)
An outstanding day at the Pre Jun 9, 2008
"He said it was some of the best jumping he had ever seen me take. That means a lot from a guy who has jumped with Sergey Bubka.". Bubka set the world record of 20-13/4 in 1994. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Behave or else: IOC, China lay down the law for Games May 8, 2008
But the statement, signed by high-profile former athletes, including Sergey Bubka, Frankie Fredericks, Hicham El Guerrouj and Alexander Popov, said: "With so many issues and conflicts in our world, if we allow our event to be the place to raise them, this would change the essence of what we are there to do - to compete athlete against athlete in a spirit of respect, friendship and fair play. Athletes have the right not to express themselves and certainly the right not to feel obliged to do so.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer wins 4th Laureus Sports Awards Feb 19, 2008
There was a warm reception at the ceremony for Ukraine pole vault legend Sergey Bubka who received the Lifetime Achievement honor. Canadian Dick Pound, who retired after eight years as Chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency, won the Spirit of Sport Award. (Xinhuanet, China)
Thanou doesn't deserve Sydney gold: Coates Oct 10, 2007
International Olympic Committee vice-president Thomas Bach and senior members Sergey Bubka and Denis Oswald, will decide the fate of Jones's three gold and two bronze medals, which are on their way to IOC headquarters in Lausanne after Jones handed them over on Monday. "We welcome that there is now some light to be shed on the whole [Jones] affair," Bach told German reporters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former Husky Walker Adds Another Title Sep 25, 2007
Reigning world champion takes shot at Sergey Bubka's world record ... 16), the first such attempt at Sergey Bubka of Ukraine's 1994 outdoor world record mark of 20-1 3/4 (6. (Gohuskies.com)
Coe elected IAAF vice-president Aug 23, 2007
Ukraines Sergey Bubka, American Robert Hersh and Dahlan Al-Hamad of Qatar will also serve four-year terms as vice-presidents. Meanwhile, Lamine Diack was voted into a final four-year term as IAAF president. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vault from the blue Aug 19, 2007
Numero uno: Ranked No.1 in the world, pole vaulter Steve Hooker is chasing Sergey Bubka's world record of 6 ... Alex Parnov once played second fiddle to legendary pole vaulter Sergey Bubka, now he leads the world as Australian coach, writes Will Swanton ... He's since become a coaching phenomenon in Australia and two of his charges, world No.1 Steve Hooker and No.2 Paul Burgess, are gunning for the legendary world record set by that same young punk who ended Parnov's career and went on to become... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former world pole vault champ Markov to retire Feb 28, 2007
Only Ukrainian Sergey Bubka has jumped higher. "It feels like it was only yesterday and it was the highlight of my career," Markov said. (International Herald Tribune)
Olympic athletes may be allowed to blog Feb 8, 2007
Jacques Rogge, right, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), speaks in front of the President of the Commission of the athletes of the IOC, Ukrainian Sergey Bubka, left, and Robert Ctvrtlik from the U.S., center, member of the Commission of the athletes of the IOC, during a joint meeting of the Executive Board and the Athletes Commission in Lausanne, Switzerland, Wednesday Feb. 7, 2007. Story Tools. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
