Isinbaeva off to a good season start
Published: 15 June, 2009, 13:22
Russia’s athletics queen Elena Isinbaeva has won the opening stage of this year's Golden League held in Berlin.
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Published: 15 June, 2009, 13:22
Russia’s athletics queen Elena Isinbaeva has won the opening stage of this year's Golden League held in Berlin.