Yelena Isinbayeva

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Yelena Isinbayeva
Елена Исинбаева
Isinbayeva in Moscow, 2013
Personal information
Full nameYelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva
NationalityRussian
Born (1982-06-03) 3 June 1982 (age 41)
Volgograd, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
Country Russia
SportWomen's athletics
Event(s)Pole vault
ClubCSKA Moscow
Coached byYevgeny Trofimov
Retired20 August 2016
Achievements and titles
World finalsOutdoor: 2003, 2005, 2007
Indoor: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
Regional finalsOutdoor: 2002, 2006
Indoor: 2005
Olympic finals2004, 2008
Highest world ranking1st (2005–2009)
Personal best(s)Outdoor: 5.06 WR (2009)
indoor: 5.01 ER (2012)
Updated on 6 August 2012.

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]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Pole-Vaulter Keeps a Low Profile During Her Ambitious Ascent". The New York Times. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
  2. "Athletics: Pole-vault diva toys with foes and fans". The New York Times. 29 August 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2011.

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