A Look at Yelena Isinbayeva's Triumph in the Pole Vault

This year's Olympics witnessed great performances from numerous sports figures. Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia is one of them. The opening ceremonies of the games promised something unique and inspirational, provoking athletes to demonstrate their potential.

Isinbayeva is an impressive athlete not only because of the new record of 5.05 meters she set at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games during the pole vault final, but also because she illustrates all the essential qualities a winner must have. The charming athlete astonished the public with her strong motivation to succeed, with her physical and mental strength to overcome the challenges of the sport.

Her brilliant, technical performance gained instant admiration by the spectators who do not stop supporting the Russian athlete at the Olympics. Isinbayeva's specific approach reflects in her sprinting down the runway in such a manner to achieve optimal speed. Her effective take-off position while reaching the pit let people jump on their feet and celebrate the triumph of the Russian champion.

It is clear she wanted to do everything for the crowd, devoting her victory to all the people at the stadium. One of the secrets of her successful performance is her inner peace and strong motivation to succeed. Isinbayeva's smiling, relaxed face during her phenomenal attempt let us admire her ability to concentrate and eliminate the stress at such a big event.

Her determination to break world records demonstrates her immense willingness to progress and improve her performance in pole vaulting, a sport requiring tireless efforts to combine effectively the methods of planting, taking-off and the swing and row methods. Yelena Isinbayeva occupies a deserved high place at the Olympics, conveying the message that great athletes will continue to surprise the world. Her memorable performance will leave traces in people's minds, eager to observe graciousness, strength and charm.