Berlin - Isinbayeva 4.83 WL, Pyrek 4.78, Rogowska,Murer 4.68
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:28 am
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Isinbayeva at ease
Yelena Isinbayeva said yesterday that an early June start to her outdoor campaign is about a month too early. By her own standards, that assessment showed in her performance today, but she nonetheless easily managed a 4.83m clearance to take the victory, debut as the world season leader, and kick off her Jackpot quest. After sailing clear at her opening 4.68m and 4.83m on her first attempts, 4.93m proved to be well out of reach.
Vaulting Poles Monika Pyrek and Anna Rogowska were second and third, clearing season’s bests of 4.78 and 4.68 respectively. Fabiana Murer (4.68m) of Brazil, whom Isinbayeva supplanted as world leader, was fourth on the countback.
Isinbayeva at ease
Yelena Isinbayeva said yesterday that an early June start to her outdoor campaign is about a month too early. By her own standards, that assessment showed in her performance today, but she nonetheless easily managed a 4.83m clearance to take the victory, debut as the world season leader, and kick off her Jackpot quest. After sailing clear at her opening 4.68m and 4.83m on her first attempts, 4.93m proved to be well out of reach.
Vaulting Poles Monika Pyrek and Anna Rogowska were second and third, clearing season’s bests of 4.78 and 4.68 respectively. Fabiana Murer (4.68m) of Brazil, whom Isinbayeva supplanted as world leader, was fourth on the countback.