| Pole Vault Stars | |
|---|---|
| Date | Early February |
| Location | Donetsk, Ukraine  |
| Event type | Pole vault |
| Established | 1990 |
Pole Vault Stars was an annual indoor pole vaulting competition which was typically held in February at the Druzhba Palace of Sports in Donetsk, Ukraine.[1] The meeting was founded in 1990 by Sergey Bubka, the pole vault world record holder who grew up in the city.[2][3][4] Bubka brought an end to his distinguished career with a ceremony at the competition in 2001.[5]
- ^ Ramsak, Bob (2006-02-12). Isinbayeva 4.91 World Indoor record in Donestsk - Updated. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-02-12.
- ^ Biography Archived 2011-04-15 at the Wayback Machine. Sergey Bubka. Retrieved on 2011-02-12.
- ^ Ramsak, Bob (2005-02-11). Donetsk prepares annual welcome for high flying stars - PREVIEW. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-02-12.
- ^ POLE VAULT STARS; Bubka Can't Improve on Record. New York Times (1998-01-26). Retrieved on 2011-02-12.
- ^ Pole vault legend Sergei Bubka retires[dead link]. The Independent (2001-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-02-12.