YELENA ISINBAYEVA RUMORS
Russian champion eyes 3rd Olympic pole vault title
Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva says she's targeting a third gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games.
After reflecting on her bronze medal from Monday, the 30-year-old Russian says she has ''no reason to stop.''
Isinbayeva tells The Associated Press that, ''If I had got this gold medal from London, definitely I will stop, I will quit...
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August 08, 2012
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USA’s Jenn Suhr Beats Yelena Isinbayeva for Pole Vault Gold
American Pole Vaulting beauty Jenn Suhr defeated two-time gold medalist (superhottie) Yelena Isinbayeva in Monday’s Olympic Women’s Pole Vault Final. Suhr secured Gold by clearing 4.75...
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American Suhr ends Isinbayeva's pole vault streak
Jenn Suhr of the United States won the gold medal in the women's pole vault on Monday, ending Russian Yelena Isinbayeva's bid for a third straight Olympic title.
Suhr won after clearing 4.75 meters at her second attempt, and missed every attempt at 4.80.
Yarisley Silva also cleared 4.75 on her second attempt for a Cuban national record, but lost on a countback and took...
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August 06, 2012
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Suhr brings home pole vault gold
Jenn Suhr walked with a purpose over to the stands to see her husband, who gingerly wrapped an American flag around her shoulders while she sobbed into his chest.
Yes, they've come a long way together. From training in a pair of huts connected together to form a jumping pit -- to winning an Olympic gold medal on her sport's grandest stage.
Suhr, America's best female...
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August 04, 2012
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Isinbayeva eyeing swansong vault
If you want to get a glimpse of one of the outstanding superstars of the last decade, pole-vaulter, Yelena Isinbayeva, then make sure that you do not miss her attempt at a third Olympic gold medal, as it may well be her swansong.
The beautiful Russian with the captivating eyes is getting fed up with the pressure of being at the top for so long, and it is noticeable, in that a degree...
British pole vaulter Holley Bleasdale calls world champ Yelena Isinbayeva a ‘tramp’
Yelena Isinbayeva is widely considered to be the best female pole vaulter in the world. The 29-year-old holds 27 world records and is a gold medal favorite heading into the London Olympics. Because of her infamous routine during competition, many of Isinbayeva’s opponents do not think very highly of her.
During the early rounds of pole vaulting competitions, Isinbayeva does not...
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