Russian pole vaulter breaks own world mark

MONACO: Russian Yelena Isinbayeva broke her own women's world pole vault record on Tuesday when she cleared 5.04m at her third attempt at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Isinbayeva, who bettered her previous mark of 5.03m set at the Rome Golden League meeting on July 11, recorded her 13th outdoor world record and 23rd overall on a warm, still night in the principality.

The Olympic and world champion had come close to vaulting 5.04m last Friday in London, where she cleared the bar with her third attempt but brought it down during her descent.