World and Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva dominates her sport . While emulating Bubka , Isinbayeva has said before that closing the gap between the heights the men and women can jump is another of her personal challenges , and with her own talent and the help of Bubka 's former coach she may go a long way towards achieving that . Has broken the world record 5 times since 2003 ; first woman to clear 5 metres . Media - friendly looks and personality have made her very bankable to fans .
World and Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva dominates her sport . Has broken the world record 5 times since 2003 ; first woman to clear 5 metres . Media - friendly looks and personality have made her very bankable to fans .