Multiple pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva has confirmed her third meet of the indoor season as she tunes up for the European Athletics Indoor Championships.
After Russian Winter in Moscow (6 February) and Donetsk Pole Vault Stars (12 February) she will jump at the XL-Galan in Ericsson Globe on 22 February.
“I look forward to start competing again. I am motivated and healthy, and I feel that the training went well,” said Isinbayeva on her website.
“It will be exciting to compete in the Globe for the first time. I have heard from other athletes that it is a nice arena.”
in Stockholm, Isinbayeva will compete against last year's number one Fabiana Murer of Brazil.
Also jumping will be Swedish 17-year-old Youth Olympic Games and world junior winner Angelica Bengtsson.
Swedish stars Emma Green and Christian Olsson have also confirmed their presence at the Stockholm date.
The Paris 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships run through 4-6 March.