Pole Vault

 

Pole Vault

Pole-vaulting, also known as pole jumping, is a track and field event in which an athlete jumps over a bar using a long and flexible pole made of fiberglass or carbon fiber.

World record pole vault - Mondo duplantis

Mondo Duplantis' leap of 6.21 meters (20.37 feet) in July 2022 is now recognized as the world record in pole-vaulting.
As part of the World Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Duplantis set the world record on July 24.

World record pole vault in feet is 20.37

Pole Vault in the Olympics

The pole vault is one of 24 events in the track and field discipline that compete in the Olympics. Since the first Olympics in 1896, the men's event has been a part of the games. The women's event, on the other hand, was only recently added to the Olympics during the 2000 Sydney Games.

So far in the Olympics, the United States has dominated the men's pole vault event, winning 21 gold medals and 50 total medals (men and women, including 2016 results). The only man to have won the gold medal twice is Bob Richards of the United States.

Women's Pole Vault Winners at Olympics

Though the women's event is a relatively new addition to the schedule, Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia has made a significant impact by winning gold medals in 2004 and 2008, setting World and Olympic records both times.

Women's Pole Vault Winners at Olympics

What happens if a pole vault breaks?

During a vault, if the pole breaks, it is considered an equipment failure and ruled as a non-jump, neither made nor missed. Standards slipping down or the wind dislodging the bar when the vaulter made no contact with the bar are other examples of equipment failure.

The pole-vaulting poles of today are hollow columns made of fiberglass or a composite of fiberglass and carbon fiber.

How many jumps do you get in pole vault?

All competitors have three attempts per height, but they can choose to 'pass,' advancing to a higher height despite not clearing the current one. A competitor is eliminated after three consecutive failures at the same height or combination of heights.

What is a foul in pole vault?

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For a pole vaulter, a foul is a failed trial that results in a missed jump. Fouls can occur in a variety of ways, but the most common is when an athlete is unable to clear the crossbar. If the athlete or the pole dislodges the crossbar from the uprights, the jump is considered a foul.

See also:- Relay race, Steeplechase, Hurdles