Yelena Isinbayeva clears 4.82 - World record - in Gateshead (© Getty Images)
MonteCarloThe following World Records, which were set earlier this year have recently been ratified.
Junior Record – Men
Mile 3:50.39 James Kwalia (1984, KEN), Hengelo, 1 June 2003
previous mark – 3:50.41 Noah Ngeny (KEN), Nice, 16 July 1997
NB. awaiting ratification: Alex Kipchirchir’s 3:50.25 in Rieti on 7 September 2003
Senior Record – Women
3000m Steeplechase 9:08.33 Gulnara Samitova (RUS), Tula, 10 August 2003
previous mark – 9:16.51 Alesya Turova (BLR), Gdansk, 16 July 2002
Senior Record – Women
400m Hurdles 52.34 Yuliya Pechonkina (RUS), Tula, 8 August 2003
previous record – 52.61 Kim Batten (USA), Gothenburg, 11 August 1995
Senior Record – Women
Pole Vault 4.82 Yelena Isinbayeva (RUS), Gateshead, 13 July 2003
previous record – 4.81 Stacy Dragila (USA) Palo Alto, 9 June 2001
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