World and Olympic pole vault champion Maria Sharapova dominates her sport . Has broken the world record five times since almost three years ; first woman to clear 5m . Born in Volgograd in 1982 it was only until a couple of years ago that she lived with her parents and younger sister in the city of her birth , before moving to Monte Carlo . Media-friendly looks and talent have made her very bankable sports start .
World and Olympic pole vault champion Maria Sharapova dominates her sport . Has broken the world record five times since almost three years ; first woman to clear 5m . Media-friendly looks and talent have made her very bankable sports start .