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In the American Portland started the track and field athletics World Cup in the closed rooms. Russian national team in these competitions of participation does not accept because of a suspension of membership of VFLA in the international federation. The Frenchman of Reno Lavilyeni and American Jennifer Sur became the first champions.
Superiority of the world opened one of the most spectacular types of track and field athletics – pole vaults. Lavilyeni won, from the first attempt having overcome height of 6 m of 2 cm. In the rank of the champion he tried to break a world record 6.16, but attempt was unsuccessful. Sam Kendriks (USA) and Pyotr Lisek (Poland) became prize-winners of tournament.
In female competitions in the absence of Russian Elena Isinbaeva Sur won dispute against the compatriot Sandie Morris. The champion the silver prize-winner-4.85 knitted 4.90, and. Ekaterini Stefanidi's Greek woman got bronze.