Oleksandr Onufriiev — hero of EC-2026: ends Ukraine’s 14-year losing streak in pole vault

Oleksandr Onufriiev in Ukrainian national team uniform at European Championships 2026, celebrates reaching the pole vault final

The image shows Ukrainian athlete Oleksandr Onufriiev in a blue uniform with “UKRAINE” and the national flag. Standing on the track with arms outstretched, his face radiates joy and relief — capturing the triumphant moment after qualifying for the pole vault final at EC-2026, marking a historic breakthrough for Ukraine’s pole vault program.

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