High Flyer’s Oops Moment

Introducing the marvelous Yelena Isinbayeva: not only a former Russian pole-vaulting sensation but also a three-time World Champion, two-time Olympic gold medal collector, and current world record high-flyer. World Athletics (which has had more name changes than a diva’s wardrobe:

formerly the International Amateur Athletic Federation and International Association of Athletics Federations) dubbed her “Female Athlete of the Year” in 2004, 2005, and 2008. Clearly, she’s among the pole-vaulting elite! This snapshot? A delightful reminder that even legends have their oops moments!