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13:59 24.11.2008

Yelena Isinbaeva: I'm afraid to die - there's still so much I need to accomplish in this life

Yesterday, on November 23rd in Monaco, the formal evening to honor the best athletes year took place - the World Athletics Gala, organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). For the third time double Olympic champion and 24-time world record-breaker Yelena Isinbaeva was recognized as the best female athlete of the year. Her performance last season: an Olympic title, victory at the winter world championships and four world records. In an exclusive interview with Natalia Maryanchik, special correspondent for the agency of sport information "All Sport", Yelena Isinbaeva summed up her results from last season, spoke about the cost of her ceremonial dress, and explained why she doesn't scuba dive and skydive.

- Lena, now you're a double Olympic champion, the best athlete of the year in the world and the holder of 24 world records. Can you call yourself an absolutely happy person?
- Yes, I'm absolutely happy. And I'm still a little lucky if we talk about the Gala. Altogether, in this case, the decision didn't depend on me as it does in the sector, but on the members of the jury.

- Along with the title of best sportswoman, you received a 100 thousand dollar prize.
- I've spent almost all of it already - on my evening gown for the ceremony! (laughing) Well, maybe not all of it, but a substantial part. Of course, when I was choosing my apparel, deep in my heart I hoped that the expense would pay off. And see, my premonition didn't let me down.

- Last year, your coach Vitaly Petrov was recognized as the coach of the year, but you didn't receive the title of best sportswoman.
- I wasn't the least bit envious! Vitaly Afanasevich deserved that title 100 per cent. It's unimportant that my own year wasn't so good. My coach did an excellent job in any case. Well, I was named the best sportswoman in 2004 and 2005, but then I still worked with my former coach (Yevgeny Trofimov - ed.). Now it's especially important for me to win the title again with Vitaly Afanasevich.

- You've been recognized as best athlete of the year for the third time. Perhaps your emotions aren't so great as when you first won the title?
- No, on the contrary, I value this last title more than any other. Then I was strong, and I thought that it would always be so. But now I've managed to overcome a difficult period, which spanned 2006 and 2007. I was able to change my life and prove that I'm still Yelena Isinbaeva, still able to win and break records. I won't deny that the stories made me angry, saying how Isinbaeva's era was over, that nothing more would come. Maybe these doubts from the journalists and fans that were just the right motivation for me.

- And now you've forgotten about training?
- Prior to the Gala I've had five training days. It's very difficult, and my whole body hurts. And this still without even taking a pole in my hands! So far I've only been doing power drills, stretching and running. Sometimes in the morning I just go up into the mountains, since there are enough of them in Monaco, and I walk, walk, walk... It's so steep there that running is impossible!

- How did you occupy yourself after your Beijing triumph?
- I rested for two whole months. I stayed at home in Volgograd for two weeks, with my family and friends. I attended the reception in honor of Olympians with the mayor and governor. Everyone was so happy to see me, since after all, I'm not a frequent visitor in Volgograd. Then I traveled by sea to Egypt - to sunbathe and swim. It was the perfect vacation - sun, sea and lots of delicious food. During the season I have to limit my sweets. I can't forego chocolate entirely, but I at least try not to eat too much. And when it's the off-season I can eat whatever I want without concern for my weight. That's a real holiday!

- Compare your feelings about your Olympic victories: Now and four years ago.
- In 2004 my emotions were considerably more. Now the fans have gotten used to my victories and records. In Volgograd, it was a series of "we all knew in advance, well okay yes, congratulations…" But for me the Beijing Olympics were harder than Athens. It's always more difficult to repeat than doing something for the first time.

- Last season, did you achieve everything that you wanted and planned?
- Perhaps not. I'd planned to win the winter world championship in Valencia with a world record, but instead only managed 4.75. I was a little disappointed.

- Your jumps are practically flights from five meters. Have you long ago stopped noticing, or do you still enjoy a sense of flight?
- Yes, of course, I do. I suppose it's only half a second, but I'm flying, and if it's a successful jump, I delight in this instant.

- And you've never wanted, for example, to jump with a parachute?
- Maybe, but only if with an instructor. I think alone, I'd just freeze at the threshold of the plane and would never jump. I even dove in Egypt, though not deep, not with a mask and aqualung. In reality, I'm afraid to die. There's still so much I need to accomplish in this life!

- But you're not afraid to pole vault?
- In the sector there are lots of people; they'll save me if I need it. (laughing) But seriously, I really don't fear the pole vault. I love my event. It's unlike any other, and indeed it's just right for me. And incidentally, it's very glamorous. I even think that next season I'll start to jump with colorful tape on my pole. I've already discussed the possibility with the company that makes my poles.

17:15 28.01.2007
TENNIS. Maria Sharapova is still planning to play for Russia against Spain
The world number one and the finalist of the first Grand Slam of the year Australian Open Maria Sharapova is still planning to play for Russia in the Fed Cup quarterfinal against Spain. Agency of sport information “All Sport” learnt it from the president of Russian tennis federation, captain of the Fed Cup tean Shamil Tarpischev.

13:59 28.01.2007
ATHLETICS. Yury Borzakovsky was found not guilty in the car accident and a person’s death
The famous Russian runner, 800 m Olympic champion Yury Borzakovsky was found not guilty in the car accident that happened at night September, 30 – October, 1 in Zhukovsky, Moscow region. The car accident resulted in a man’s death but the criminal case was not even started. Agency of sport information “All Sport” has learnt it from the personal trainer of Yury Borzakovsky – Vyacheslav Evstratov.

11:53 28.01.2007
WRESTLING. Alexandre Karelin will present the certificates for new carpets to the wrestlers of Cabardino-Balkaria
The great Russian wrestler, three times Olympic champion, the Hero of Russia and now the member of the State Duma Alexandre Karelin will be the guest of the team meetings in free style wrestling Russia – USA and Republic Cabardino-Balkaria – USA, that are scheduled in Nalchik on January, 30. Agency of sport information “All Sport” has learnt it from Alexandre Karelin himself.

22:40 27.01.2007
TENNIS. Shamil Tarpischev: by the end of the year one of the Russians will head the WTA rating
By the end of 2007 one of the Russian tennis players will for sure head the rating of Women tennis association (WTA). Such an opinion the president of yhe Russian tennis federation Shamil Tarpischev expressed to the Agency of sport information “All Sport”.

09:50 27.01.2007
TENNIS. Russian Davis Cup team will gather on February, 2
Russian Davis Cup team will gather together on February, 2 – a week before the first round Davis Cup match against Chili. Agency of sport information “All Sport” has learnt it from the president of Russian tennis federation and the team captain Shamil Tarpischev.