Dmitri Markov facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Native name | Дзьмітры Маркаў |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 14 March 1975 (age 50) Vitebsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
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| Country |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 6.05 metres or 19 feet 10 inches (2001) |
Dmitri Markov was born on March 14, 1975, in Vitebsk, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He is a famous retired pole vaulter who competed for both Belarus and Australia. Dmitri became a world champion and still holds the record for the highest pole vault jump in the Oceanian region.
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Dmitri Markov's Early Life and Career
Dmitri Markov started his pole vaulting career representing his home country, Belarus. He was a very talented athlete from a young age. However, he later had some disagreements with the Belarusian Athletics Federation. Because of this, he decided not to compete for Belarus at the 1998 European Championships.
Moving to Australia and New Records
In 1999, Dmitri moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. This was a big change for him. Soon after, he set a new Oceanian record in pole vault by clearing 5.95 metres or 19 feet 6 inches. He had already jumped 6.00 metres or 19 feet 8 inches in 1998 while still competing for Belarus.
Becoming a World Champion
Dmitri's biggest achievement came in 2001. He won the World Championships by jumping an incredible 6.05 metres or 19 feet 10 inches. This made him only the third person ever to clear such a high bar in pole vaulting! It was a truly amazing feat.
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Performances
Dmitri Markov also competed in the Summer Olympics. His best performance at the Olympics was in 2000, where he finished fifth. He also competed in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006. There, he won a silver medal with a vault of 5.60 metres or 18 feet 4 inches.
Awards and Retirement
Dmitri received many awards for his athletic achievements. In 2001, he was named the Western Australian Sports Star of the Year. He was also recognized as the South Australian Open Male Athlete of the Year for 2005-2006. In 2007, he was inducted into the South Australian Hall of Fame. Later, in 2012, he joined the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame.
Dmitri Markov announced his retirement from pole vaulting in early 2007. He had been dealing with ongoing foot injuries, which made it difficult to continue competing at a high level. His very last competition was on March 2, 2007, in Melbourne.
Dmitri's Son, Oleg Markov
Dmitri Markov's son, Oleg Markov, is also a professional athlete. Oleg plays Australian Rules Football for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted in 2015 and has also played for the Gold Coast Suns and Richmond Football Club.
Dmitri Markov's Major Achievements
Dmitri Markov competed in many important events throughout his career. Here are some of his top results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Belarus |
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| 1994 | World Junior Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 2nd | 5.50 m |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 5.85 m |
| Summer Olympics | Atlanta, United States | 6th | 5.86 m | |
Representing  Australia |
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| 1999 | World Championships | Sevilla, Spain | 2nd | 5.90 m |
| 2000 | Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia | =5th | 5.80 m |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 1st | 6.05 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 4th | 5.85 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 5.76 m | |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 2nd | 5.60 m |
Dmitri Markov's Personal Best
Dmitri Markov's highest pole vault jump ever was 6.05 metres or 19 feet 10 inches. He achieved this amazing height in 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Dmitri Markov para niños
- List of nationality transfers in athletics
- List of pole vaulters who reached 6 metres
References
- Dmitri Markov at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
| Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by Jeff Hartwig |
Men's Pole Vault Best Year Performance 2001 |
Succeeded by Jeff Hartwig Tim Lobinger |
