Elena Isinbaeva is a famous Russian pole vaulter who began training at a sports school at age 5 and won her first competition in 1998, setting a record of 5 meters 6 centimeters. She says her biggest rival is herself as she strives to improve her skills.

1. by Fyodor Moshin

2. Elena Isinbaeva is a very famous pole vaulter.

3. Elena was born on June 3 1982.
When she was 5 years old she studied in the sports school.

4. Her first victory was in 1998.

5. Elena’s record is 5 meters 6 centimeters .
She says : «My rival is me. I fight with myself».

6. Elena Isinbaeva is a good sportswoman and a beautiful woman.