“It only proves the greatness of my achievements” – Isinbayeva on her absence from the world rankings in athletics

Double Olympic pole vault champion Elena Isinbayeva reacted to the fact that she was not included in the ranking of the 40 most influential athletes in the history of the world championships according to the World Athletics Association (World Athletics), and noted that this only proves the greatness of his accomplishments.

Also, three-time high jump world champion Maria Lasitskene was not included in the ranking.

– I would like to remind the re-elected President of World Athletics [Себастьяну Коу] on the impact Elena Isinbayeva has had on the development of athletics over the past 20 years. That international athletics leaders are trying so zealously to cover up the story that took place long before their reigns began only proves the grandeur, significance and eternity of my accomplishments.” , wrote Isinbayeva on her social networks.

Isinbaeva is a double Olympic pole vault champion (2004, 2008), bronze medalist at the 2012 Olympics, multiple world champion, holder of 28 world records.