Ryszard Buk

Sport

Athletics, Pole Vault

Associations with Surrey

• Home town is Sanderstead

Biography

Ryszard was introduced to his sport when a coach from a local athletics club visited his school to identify potential talent. Ryszard was attracted to pole-vaulting due to the sensation of flying through the air. After improving his athletic skills at the Croydon Harriers Athletics Club, Ryszard soon began representing his country for Team GB. Outside of athletics, Ryszard also competes in water polo competitions.

Key achievements

• 2007: South of England Champion