In athletics, Sergei Shubenkov is a Siberian nugget, which is one of the fastest sprinters in the world at a distance of 60 and 110 meters with barriers. He represents the Russian state in international competitions, but the main start in his life on the treadmill has not yet occurred. The athlete was not able to speak at the 2016 Olympics, he was suspended from participating in the status of the reigning world champion. A huge fan audience continues to monitor its idol, which has already recovered (mainly morally).
The athlete achieved success after the proceedings, speaking under a neutral flag. Fans from all over the world, rivals and their coaches, as well as the foreign press, perfectly understand how spectators and relatives are jubilant when they see Shubenkov's proud look on the podium.
Childhood and youth
The life story of our hero begins with the city of Barnaul, Altai Territory. His mother is a famous athlete, apparently here the genes played a significant role in the further choice of the life path of the future champion. Although his father is not so famous, he is still a candidate for the master of sports in sprint distances.
So, the early biography of Sergei Shubenkov has a large number of sports disciplines in which the boy wanted to succeed. He was engaged in diving and swimming, football and hockey, visited the boxing section for one year, but at the age of 10, his mother brought the boy to athletics. The talent of young talent was discerned by the spouses Klevtsova, who had been training him for a long time.
At first he ran short distances and jumped in length, but the mentors were amazed at how easy it is for a guy to overcome barriers without losing speed qualities. The team selected disciplines in the "Queen of Sports". Initially, the guy did not pay enough attention to training, where he managed to take prizes at the youth competitions thanks to natural data. At 16, he had the title of candidate for master of sports.
Lightning rise
The young man is studying at the university at the faculty of law, while simultaneously doing what he loves. He himself recalls that there was no pressure from relatives and mentors in choosing priorities for further fate. The athlete combined the training process with training, speaking at prestigious championships.
So, in 2009, he wins the junior championships of the country, where he enters the European arena of the best athletes under 22 years of age, having won silver. Our hero is gradually immersed in the world of sports. The Russian admits that the teachers went to meet him in obtaining a diploma.
But the desire and the irresistible working qualities of character are bearing fruit. In 2010, speaking at an adult level, Sergey was awarded a bronze medal at the Russian Championship. The following year, he holds the first start at the World Cup. In 2012, he has no equal among European competitors. At the age of 22, he is awarded the European Championship title, finishing first at every stage.
Trip to London and Leadership
New horizons open after a trip to Helsinki. Sprinter goes to the 2012 Olympics, but inferior in the semifinal race. This is followed by third place at the 2013 World Cup in Moscow, as well as gold at the 2014 European Championships. Triumph and world fame come after the final race in Beijing at the world championship, where our compatriot takes the laurels.
The athlete was supposed to go to Brazil as a favorite, but fate decreed otherwise. Checks for prohibited substances always yielded negative results, but no matter how much he appealed, everything ended with a refusal to Sergey. Shubenkov returned to athletics, having achieved his innocence, but the ban on performing under the flag of his native country continues. In his track record, he adds the title of vice champion of the world and Europe. This year, the athlete has a personal record at a distance of 110 m s / b, which is 12.92 seconds.
Personal life
Sergey Shubenkov met his wife at the university. Having got to know each other better, young people enter into a legal marriage. They have a little son - Yaroslav. Happy family man shares his news on pages on social networks. He tries to pay attention to his fans by replying to messages. The athlete represents the club CSKA.
It remains to wish for new brilliant victories and family well-being, and fidelity and devotion of Russians will always accompany such a bright person.