Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- ABarbora : Javelin throw Spotakova
- BPamela Jelimo : WeightliftingCorrect
- CSanya Richards : Sprint
- DYelena : Pole Vault Isinbayeva
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Pamela Jelimo is a world class middle distance runner from Kenya who specialized in the 800 metres event, not weightlifting. She famously won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. All other pairs are correctly matched with their respective sports: Barbora Spotakova is a legendary javelin thrower, Sanya Richards is a famous track and field sprinter, and Yelena Isinbayeva is one of the most successful pole vaulters in history.
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