Famed Pole Vaulter Announces Retirement
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Elena Isinbaeva of Russia, two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the women's pole vault, announced her retirement from professional sport in Rio earlier today. This announcement follows Isinbaeva's unsuccessful attempt to be permitted to participate in the Olympic Games following the recent doping scandal which has plagued Russia's track and field team.
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