Pole Vault
Japanese Name:
棒高跳び
Romaji Name:
boutakatobi
Description
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Pole vault is a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole—usually made of fiberglass or carbon fiber—to jump over a high bar. The vaulter sprints down a runway, plants the pole into a metal box on the ground, and uses it to launch themselves upward and over the bar. The goal is to clear the highest possible height without knocking the bar down.
History
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Pole vaulting is an athletics event in which athletes use a pole to jump over a high bar. Its origins date back to ancient Greece, where pole-like implements were used to cross obstacles, and in northern Europe, people used poles to vault over rivers and marshes. The modern sport developed in the 19th century with standardized rules and equipment. Today, pole vault is an Olympic event, practiced worldwide with advanced poles made from materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber.