Yelena Isinbayeva
Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva (3 June 1982) is a Russian former pole vaulter. She received two gold medals at the Summer Olympics (in 2004 and 2008). She is a three-time World Champion (in 2005, 2007, and 2013) and the world record holder in the event. Yelena is recognized the greatest female pole-vaulter of all time.[1][2]
Yelena Isinbayeva Media
Isinbayeva at the 1998 World Youth Games in Moscow
Isinbayeva being interviewed after her victory at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka.
In competition at the World Championships in Berlin
Isinbayeva at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha
Isinbayeva with the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2009
Isinbaeva receiving promotion to the rank of major from the Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu (2015)
References
- ↑ Pole-Vaulter Keeps a Low Profile During Her Ambitious Ascent. 2 February 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/sports/othersports/02millrose.html. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ Athletics: Pole-vault diva toys with foes and fans. 29 August 2007. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/29/sports/29iht-TRACK.1.7302544.html. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
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