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Turkey eyes Bubka to manage pole vault

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:17

The Turkish Athletics Federation (TAF) has approached Ukrainian pole vault legend Sergei Bubka to manage the sport in Turkey.

Isinbayeva says `misunderstood`, opposes gay discrimination

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 15:17

Russian pole vault legend Yelena Isinbayeva on Saturday attempted to play down the furore provoked by her anti-gay remarks, saying she was "misunderstood" and was opposed to any discrimination against homosexuals.

Controversial Isinbayeva back in the spotlight

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 08:35

Yelena Isinbayeva was not competing on Thursday but Russia`s newly-crowned pole vault queen remained firmly in the world championships limelight as she ignited fresh debate over her country`s anti-gay propaganda law.

Bubka recalls world record at old Lenin Stadium

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 13:45

Ukrainian pole vault great Sergei Bubka said that his sixth outdoor pole vault world record, set at the Lenin Stadium here in 1986, was one of the most difficult to achieve.

Cyprus pole vault champ dead at 23

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 09:14

Cypriot pole vaulter Marianna Zachariadi, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, died at the age of 23 on Monday after a battle with cancer, doctors said.

Two-year doping ban for Russian pole vaulter

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 13:50

The Russian Athletics Federation has banned pole vaulter Ivan Gertlein for two years after he tested positive for steroids.

Russian Olympic silver medallist faces jail term

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:46

Russian Olympic pole vault silver medallist Yevgeny Lukyanenko faces jail term due to vehicular manslaughter charges, local police said.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 15:58

Brazil`s 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil`s preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

I`m too impatient to coach: Yelena Isinbayeva

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 09:07

Yelena Isinbayeva may hold the world record in the pole vault, but she is not patient or selfless enough to coach, she said Monday.

Olympic pole vault: France`s Lavillenie soars to gold

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 04:09

Olympic pole vault: France`s Lavillenie soars to gold

Olympic 2012 pole vault: America`s Jenn Suhr wins gold

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 04:02

Jenn Suhr of the US claimed Olympic gold Monday in a subdued pole vault final where defending champion Yelena Isinbaeva had to settle for bronze.

Olympic bronze tells me `don`t quit`: Isinbaeva

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 04:00

Russia`s pole vault queen Yelena Isinbaeva said Monday the bronze she won at the London Games was a sign she must shelve her plans to retire.