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pole vault 
Athletic event in which a pole is used to vault over the highest possible crossbar.
pole
Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it is 4 to 5 m long.
pole vaulter
Athlete specialized in the pole vaulting event.
upright
Vertical post of adjustable height supporting the pole vault crossbar.
crossbar
Long horizontal bar that the athlete must clear without knocking it over; it rests on mounts attached to two uprights.
landing area
Padded area where the athlete lands after a jump.
approach
Track on which the athlete builds up the speed required to jump.
pole
Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it is 4 to 5 m long.
tip
Piece of rubber attached to the lower extremity of the pole to prevent it from slipping inside the planting box.
planting box
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.
