Slava Varda

Pro Athlete, Journalist, Author

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine

Education:

• Kyiv National Olympic College
• Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics
• Kyiv National Academy of Internal Affairs

Career Highlights:

• National team member, specializing in 110m hurdles
• Multi-medalist in Ukrainian track & field championships
• Media career since 2006: sports reporter, news anchor, show author, and tv/radio producer
• Co-host of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest “Grand Opening Ceremony: Red Carpet Event”
• UN Goodwill Envoy
• Two-time nominee for “TV Triumph” Ukraine’s top media award
• Three-time major winner in the Ukrainian Majors Running League
• Fastest Ukrainian journalist at distances of 10, 20, 30 km, as well as in the half marathon and marathon

Current Role:

• Host of a daily political live TV show, actively countering war and Russian propaganda