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Interview with Elena Isinbaeva

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Published 27 May, 2008, 14:32

She is the world record holder in the women’s pole vault and one of Russia’s best hopes for gold at the Beijing Olympics. In the run-up to the games, Elena Isinbaeva spoke exclusively to RT about what keeps her motivated.

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Elena Isinbaeva: My biggest rival is myself.

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