The Russian had won all major titles since the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, but she has been out of form so far this season and failed to clear her final height of 4.80 meters.

CNN: Legend Bekele powers to fourth world title

Fans chanted "we want Houllier out" on the final whistle and the result leaves Villa just one point clear of the Premier League drop zone.

BBC: Gerard Houllier urges fans to back Aston Villa

In a bi-partisan display of pork barrel politics, Congressional officials in Northwest salmon country are making it clear that they will pull out all stops to block the FDA from issuing a final approval letter.

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In the final minute of the first half, Sexton ran out of defence and sent O'Driscoll racing clear.

BBC: Ireland 41-6 Fiji

After failing for the first time at 5.90m, and watching the Americans go clear, Gibilisco opted to take his two final attempts of the competition at 5.95m but he fouled out.

CNN: Mack pulls off a last-gasp victory