Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia, women's pole vault champion, displays her IAAF World Athlete of the Year trophy ahead of the annual global awards ceremony in Monaco November 23, 2008.[Agencies]

Usain Bolt of Jamaica displays his IAAF World Athlete of the Year trophy ahead of the annual global awards ceremony in Monaco November 23, 2008.[Agencies]

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva (L) and Jamaica's Usain Bolt display their IAAF World Athlete of the Year trophies ahead of the annual global awards ceremony in Monaco November 23, 2008.[Agencies]

Yelena Isinbayeva (L) of Russia and Usain Bolt of Jamaica display their World Athlete of the Year Award during the IAAF World Athletic Gala in Monte Carlo November 23, 2008.[Agencies]