Isinbayeva, Yelena (1982–)
Isinbayeva, Yelena (1982–)
Russian pole vaulter. Name variations: Elena Isinbayeva. Born June 2, 1982, in Volgograd, Russia.
Won the World junior championship (2000); placed 3rd at World championships and 1st at World Indoor championships (2004); won a gold medal at Athens Olympics (2004), setting an Olympic and world record by clearing 4.89 meters.
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