THE LUFBRA ECHO: ISINBAYEVA- WHAT REALLY HAPPENED

[UWvaulter]

http://lufbraecho.blogspot.com/search/label/Isinbayeva

HAPPIER TIMES: Isinbayeva declared her love for the pole as recently as last year

The World Record holder for the women's pole vault has not resumed competition this season after an argument with her pole, the Lufbra Echo can reveal. Yelena Isinbayeva has "not even looked" at her pole since it badly let her down at the back end of last season. In an exclusive interview, the Russian told of how the pole simply "wasn't giving anything back anymore." "Everyone knows I always speak to it [the pole]," said a tearful Isinbayeva, "well in that event [IAAF World Athletics Final], it just wasn't behaving like normal. It's almost as if it had something to hide."

Insiders at the Russian Federation of Athletics described an "almighty row" between Isinbayeva and her equipment after "no heighting" at the Berlin World Championships. An anonymous ex-KGB source said, "Yelena was furious. She spent several hours ranting and raving at the pole. There was no reply. In the end, I think she smashed a bottle of vodka over it." Close friends of the star are said to be "gravely concerned" at the recent developments. A neighbour said, "we have asked her to seek counselling to try and build bridges, but she won't. She seems so upset since it all happened." Another close friend revealed that the issues had been underlying for sometime. "It's so sad," revealed the now exiled Russian spy, "they seemed so happy together- but there have been problems. I know that Yelena had some doubts about the pole's fidelity after reading some texts."

Other vaulters have been known to have issues with their poles. British number one, Steve Lewis recently courted criticism after deciding to part company with his. Lewis informed his pole of the split via email and many Loughborough insiders have said that this was unfair. "Steve just upped sticks and left," said a senior aide to Ian Anholm, "I think he was upset after the Loughborough International. As you can imagine, the pole and everyone else has taken it badly."

Meanwhile, Isinbayeva has said that she "does not know" when she will be back competing. "It's like I am in limbo" said the multi-millionaire, "I can't bring myself to move on and find another pole yet. There might be some hope- maybe we can get back together. I don't know- the ball is in his [the pole's] court."

[Bubba PV]

Funny! In all fairness, I think she needs to remember that the UCS Spirit poles have more records than any other pole and she should be prepared for a real letdown if she switches.

[SmurfonaStick]

When ever the article says "pole" are they referring to the [pole manufacturers]?

[Polevaulter2012]

Pacer Carbons all the way!!!

[rainbowgirl28]

It's satire, don't overanalyze it guys...

[Bubba PV]

I got the satire, hence my wink.

[Polevaulter2012]

Oh I understand that, I just think it would be sweet to see her try carbons out.

[dj]

good morning,

it wasn't the pole!

the pole will only give back what was put in...

her run/"MID" was off by 18"/40+cm, out, from her prelim to the final... overstriding and running poorly, no chance to takeoff "free" or explosive up through the pole in the final.

it's that simple..

dj

[Bruce Caldwell]

Vaulting Poles no matter the manufacturer lay on the ground and do absolutly nothing until talent picks them up and is able to get the fullest out of them!quote by JOE ESSX FLAMES
http://www.essxpv.com/poles/joeflames/

[polevaulter08nw]

good morning,

I'm pretty sure if we read the article/posts below it (if needed), then one could deduce that Isi was not blaming her pole or complaining, nor is anyone claiming that one pole is more effective for a jumper than another. Thanks for the vault lesson

[UWvaulter]

Seriously?? This sparked a pole brand dispute?? So disappointed...

[rainbowgirl28]

Seriously?? This sparked a pole brand dispute?? So disappointed...

I know...