Isinbayeva improved her own pole vault world record to 16 feet, 6 inches
Russian Yelena Isinbayeva improved her own pole vault world record Friday, jumping 16 feet, 6 inches at the Golden Gala meet.
Fabiana Murer of Brazil won the women's pole vault Tuesday at the world championships, clearing 4.85 meters a few minutes after two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva was eliminated.