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Russian Isinbayeva wins women's pole vault gold with world record
www.chinaview.cn 2004-08-25 05:25:37

     ATHENS, Aug. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian Yelena Isinbayeva won the women's pole vault gold medal in a world record performance at the Athens Olympic Games here Tuesday evening.

    Isinbayeva cleared 4.91 meters in her first attempt to beat herown world record of 4.90 meters set up on July 30, 2004.

    Her compatriot Svetlana Feofanova finished second in 4.75 meters and Anna Rogowska got the bronze in 4.70 meters. Enditem

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