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Athletic event in which a pole is used to vault over the highest possible crossbar.
pole vault pole pole vaulter upright crossbar landing area approach pole tip planting box

pole click to hear

Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it may be any length.

pole vaulter click to hear

Athlete specialized in the pole vaulting event.

upright click to hear

Vertical post of adjustable height supporting the pole vault crossbar.

crossbar click to hear

Long horizontal bar that the athlete must clear without knocking it over; it rests on mounts attached to two uprights.

landing area click to hear

Padded area where the athlete lands after a jump.

approach click to hear

Track on which the athlete builds up the speed required to jump.

pole click to hear

Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it may be any length.

tip click to hear

Piece of rubber attached to the lower extremity of the pole to prevent it from slipping inside the planting box.

planting box click to hear

Metal board embedded in the ground; at the end of their approach, pole vaulters plant the pole in it to gain elevation and clear the bar.