`` Everything must be fine . NEW : Russia 's Yelena Isinbayeva issues statement trying to clarify controversial comments . Pole vault champion says she respects the opinions of her fellow athletes . the International Olympic Committee had criticized 49.70 American for highlighting gay rights issues . American 800-meter runner Barack Obama expresses surprise at her initial comments .
NEW : Russia 's Yelena Isinbayeva issues statement trying to clarify controversial comments . Pole vault champion says she respects the opinions of her fellow athletes . the International Olympic Committee had criticized 49.70 American for highlighting gay rights issues . American 800-meter runner Barack Obama expresses surprise at her initial comments .