IAAF Declares Usain Bolt and Yelena Isinbayeva World Athletes of the Year 2008

Usain Bolt and Yelena Isinbayeva Wins World Athletes of the Year 2008

Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia

Usain Bolt of Jamaica

The world's fastest man Usain Bolt and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva have been named World Athletes of the Year by The International Association of Athletics Federations.

The International Association of Athletics Federations said in a statment today the pair displayed unrivaled speed and agility, and the ability to perform with the poise and conviction of seasoned veterans.

"Each ended their respective seasons with virtually untarnished records, and left Beijing as dominating Olympic champions with feats that aren’t likely to be duplicated any time soon," the statement said.


"I knew it was going to be difficult over the past two seasons. I was very confident that I could break through the wall.” - Yelena Isinbayeva


“I have a motto that anything is possible. But this really is such an honour.” - Usain Bolt



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