12-year-old Ukrainian girl sets Guinness World Record in pole vaulting: video
17 April 03:51
a 12-year-old athlete from Cherkasy, Daria Ponomarenko, entered the Guinness Book of Records after performing an impressive pole dancing stunt. The young Ukrainian woman set a world record by performing 24 splits upside down on a sports pole without stopping. This was reported on Facebook by the record holder’s mother Ksenia Rozum, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
According to her, this achievement is not only sporting, but alsoof great symbolic importance for the whole of Ukraine.
“A young athlete from Cherkasy, Daria Ponomarenko, entered the Guinness Book of Records by setting a world record in the sport pole. This is an outstanding event for Ukraine, because it is not just a sporting achievement – it is an example of how a child can raise the country’s profile internationally and inspire a whole generation of young athletes,” wrote Daria’s mother.
How did Daria get into the Book of Records?
- She performed 24 splits upside down on the pole without stopping, which is 4 repetitions more than the minimum set for the record.
- Her achievement was officially registered in the Guinness Book of Records.
- This result became a historic one for Ukraine in the field of children’s and pole sports.
A record after an injury
It is especially impressive that less than a year ago Daria suffered a serious sports injury, after which doctors doubted that she would be able to return to active training at all.
“I have set a Guinness World Record in pole vaulting – and I am only 12 years old! It was not an easy path: a year ago I got injured, but I managed to recover, believe in myself and do the impossible. This is an important event not only for me, but for the whole of Ukraine. Children can also be strong, determined and inspiring,” said Daria Ponomarenko.
