Three Russians were aspirants for the title of "athlete-year"

The International Association legkoatleticheskih Federations (IAAF) named candidates for the title of "athlete of 2008. The list of candidates for honorary title came three representatives of Russia: high jumper Andrey Silnov, with the sixth jumper Yelena Isinbayeva, as well as begunya Gulnara Galkina-Samitova. It is reported the official site IAAF.

Total IAAF included 10 people in the number of candidates among men and women. In both categories in the finals will be held three people. Three finalists will be determined by online voting, and vote federations - members of IAAF.

Give your voice can be on this page. Under the rules of voting, you can choose from one to three candidates. Voting started on Monday, 13 October, until November 9. At the time of writing this article the leaders of the vote are Jamaican runner Useyn Bolt (men) and Isinbayeva (women).

Winner will choose a special jury legkoatleticheskogo International Fund. The names of the holders of the title of "athlete year will be named on November 23 in Monaco.

Galkina-Samitova at the Games 2008 in Beijing was the Olympic champion in the race for the 3000 meters with obstacles, setting a world record. Strong won at the 2008 Olympics competition in leap into the heights. Isinbayeva became the Olympic champion Ski sixth, setting the 24 th of his career world record.

In early October, Isinbayeva was recognized by the European track Association (EAA) "is 2008 in Europe. Strong also claimed to be a athlete in Europe, but won the final vote EAA third place.