ERNEST John Obiena’s excellence in pole vaulting owes much to the guidance of his world-class mentor Vitaliy Petrov. The Filipino Asian champion expressed
ERNEST John Obiena’s excellence in pole vaulting owes much to the guidance of his world-class mentor Vitaliy Petrov.
“He uses pole vaulting as a means to improve people’s lives—including mine. Yes, he has made me a better vaulter. But more importantly, he has made me a better human being and given me a better shot at life. That, to me, is the ultimate measure of greatness.” “These awards celebrate two coaches who have gone above and beyond in assisting their athletes, both on the sporting and personal sides, supporting them through their Olympic journeys,” Bach said in his statement.
Petrov’s storied coaching career includes guiding legendary pole vaulters such as Sergey Bubka, Yelena Isinbayeva, and Giuseppe Gibilisco—all world champions, with Bubka and Isinbayeva also claiming Olympic gold and setting world records.
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