The pole vault is a very complicated event, there are many things involved.

- Sergei Bubka

I am alone, some people help me, but, basically, I can do what I want.

- Sergei Bubka

I love the pole vault because it is a professor's sport. One must not only run and jump, but one must think. Which pole to use, which height to jump,…

- Sergei Bubka

I think that, generally, you need to live with your sport 24 hours a day.

- Sergei Bubka

You need to work very hard, you have to spend a lot of time practicing your sport - six to seven hours daily.

- Sergei Bubka

I decided to create a sports club during the Soviet times. It was my dream.

- Sergei Bubka

The Olympics are always a special competition. It is very difficult to predict what will happen.

- Sergei Bubka

People come from around the world and can understand each other without even speaking the same languages!

- Sergei Bubka

First do it, then say it.

- Sergei Bubka