Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva pleads against Russia ban for Rio 2016
Yelena Isinbayeva urges the IAAF not to ban Russia from the Rio 2016 Olympics amid allegations of widespread doping and cover-ups.
Nov 13, 16:24
Yelena Isinbayeva eyes gold in Rio
Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva says that she wants to break her own pole vault world record at the Olympic Games in Rio next summer.
Apr 3, 12:57
IOC to look into Yelena Isinbayeva comments
Jacques Rogge says that the IOC are considering action against Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva following comments she made during last month's World Championships in Moscow.
Sep 5, 04:12
Female Russian athletes kiss on podium amid anti-gay controversy
Two female Russian athletes kiss on the lips when receiving their gold medals at the World Championships amid the anti-gay law controversy.
Aug 20, 13:39
Louise Hazel: 'IOC must review Yelena Isinbayeva ambassador role'
British heptathlete Louise Hazel says that pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva's comments regarding Russia's anti-gay laws are unacceptable.
Aug 16, 14:40
Yelena Isinbayeva: 'Gay athletes must respect Russia's laws'
Pole vault world champion Yelena Isinbayeva says that athletes must respect Russia's anti-gay laws.
Aug 16, 14:11
Yelena Isinbayeva: 'I will be in Rio'
Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva reveals that she will be competing for gold at the next Olympic Games in Brazil.
Aug 9, 08:58
Yelena Isinbayeva reconsiders retirement
Double-Olympic gold medalist Yelena Isinbayeva says that she is having second thoughts regarding her decision to retire from pole vaulting after London 2012.
Aug 6, 23:03
