WAF Stuttgart - Burgess 5.82, Isinbayeva 4.75

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http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.a ... 93&sid=SPO

The best hope of a world record on Sunday had looked to be from Yelena Isinbayeva in the pole vault but the Russian did not get close to claiming the $100,000 bonus on offer, although she won her event comfortably enough.

The world and Olympic champion, who holds the record at 5.01m, came in with a clean jump at 4.60 and waited to see what the opposition could do.

Monika Pyrek of Poland went over at 4.65 but failed in her three attempts at 4.70. With the American Jennifer Stuczynski also failing at the height, Isinbayeva was left needing to clear 4.75 to win the event. Pyrek finished second on countback.

She managed it at the second attempt but could not get over 4.85.

"The conditions were right but unfortunately I was too tired," Isinbayeva said. "I have three more competitions this year and I'm not injured, so don't worry. I still have the world record in mind."

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Paul Merca's pictures!

http://www.polevaultpower.com/media/06wafmerca/