Isinbaeva wins in Shanghai

Russian world record holder Elena Isinbaeva cleared 4.60 meters to win the women's pole vault title at the Shanghai Athletics Grand Prix on Saturday.

Isinbaeva, who holds the world mark of 5.05 meters, cleared 4.60 at her second attempt and failed at 4.70 three times.

Russian Yelena Isinbayeva competes during the women's pole vault in the 2008 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix track and field event in Shanghai, China, Sept. 20, 2008. Yelena Isinbayeva won the title with 4.60 metres.


Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes during the women's pole vault of the 2008 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix track and field event in Shanghai, China, Sept. 20, 2008.


Russian Yelena Isinbayeva greets the spectators during the women's pole vault of the 2008 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix track and field event in Shanghai, China, Sept. 20, 2008.

Source: Xinhua