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pole vault ![click to hear : pole vault click to hear : pole vault](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Athletic event in which a pole is used to vault over the highest possible crossbar.
pole ![click to hear : pole click to hear : pole](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 ![click to hear : pole vaulter click to hear : pole vaulter](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Athlete specialized in the pole vaulting event.
upright ![click to hear : upright click to hear : upright](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Vertical post of adjustable height supporting the pole vault crossbar.
crossbar ![click to hear : crossbar click to hear : crossbar](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : landing area click to hear : landing area](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Padded area where the athlete lands after a jump.
approach ![click to hear : approach click to hear : approach](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Track on which the athlete builds up the speed required to jump.
pole ![click to hear : pole click to hear : pole](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 ![click to hear : tip click to hear : tip](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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 : planting box click to hear : planting box](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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.