Her husband, who was born in the United States, is a former Italian pole vault record holder.

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"The United Kingdom has an unbelievable story of athletics (feats) and I can't believe we are talking about such a thing, " added the world pole vault record holder, who was speaking at an IAAF council meeting.

BBC: Sergei Bubka wants 2012 stadium promise honoured

On a dramatic day for Britain's athletes, new national indoor record-holder Kate Dennison jumped an impressive 4.35m in the pole vault final but needed to break another GB record to progress and had to settle for sixth position.

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