But unfortunately not as an athlete, but as a candidate for the athletes’ commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The commission’s new structure will be elected by athletes performing at the Rio Olympics 2016.

You are all aware regarding the doping situation for the Russian team (if not, here’s a reminder: Click). Instead of surfing the internet trying to find “the truth”, or judging based on this and that point of view, we have decided to give you Yelena’s interview, minutes later after the plane landed in Rio. So you decide whether it’s fair or not.

Yelena Isinbayeva (YI): The flight was ok, although I slept most of it. What do I want the most? Hmmm… I would like to win a gold medal, but it’s impossible.
Reporter (R): Do you agree with the decision to ban you from the Olympics?
YI: No, I will never consent to their decision and I will never forget. It’s not fair.
R: Your score hasn’t yet been beaten. How come?
YI: I assume you have the answer :)
R: Do you feel sad about what has happened?
YI: Of course there’s a great sadness. But I am here as a candidate for the athletes’ commission of the IOC. I’ll have to get over it.
R: When exactly the election is going to be?
YI: As far as I know - august 18, I think
R: What are your chance?
YI: Everyone’s got a chance.
R: Could you confirm the information that you are quitting sport?
YI: august 19, I’ll be giving press-conference. So there will be news.
R: What will I say to those who will take first place?
YI: They will be second by default.