Track: Soboleva sets world record in women's 1,500
Associated Press
VALENCIA, Spain — Yelena Soboleva broke her own world record in winning the 1,500 meters at the World Indoor Championships.
The Russian finished in 3 minutes, 57.71 seconds to shave 0.34 seconds off her former mark. It was the second time this winter she improved on the record. Soboleva earned $90,000 for the title and record.
It was the first world record at the championships this year.
