Russia's Insinbaeva retains women's pole vault gold

Russia's Insinbaeva retains women's pole vault gold

Elena Isinbaeva of Russia celebrates during the women's pole vault final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Isinbaeva claimed the title in the event and set a new world record. (Xinhua Photo)


Elena Isinbaeva of Russia competes during the women's pole vault final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Isinbaeva took a overwhelming victory in the match. (Xinhua Photo)


BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Elena Insinbaeva retained the women's pole vault gold at Beijing Olympic Games here on Monday.

Jennifer Stuczynski of the United States took the silver and another Russian Svetlana Feofanova went away with the bronze.