Source: Xinhua

08-18-2008 22:02

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

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

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)
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 an 
overwhelming victory in the match. (Xinhua Photo)

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

 

Editor:Si Qintu