pole vault
noun
: a vault with the aid of a pole
specifically
: a field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar
pole-vaulter
noun
or pole vaulter
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In addition, the central seconds hand gets a unique pole vault inspired shape as a nod to the athlete.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 June 2024
Lauren St Peters dominated the Class 5A girls shot put, winning an individual state championship, and Taylor Hindman secured third place in the Class 5A girls pole vault.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
The Broomfield senior claimed her third state title in the 5A girls pole vault on Thursday, a year after her bid to be a four-time champ fell one spot short.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
Men and women compete in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, steeplechase, marathon, 400-meter hurdles, shot put, javelin, discus, hammer throw, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault and race walk.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 June 2024
Lauren St Peters dominated the Class 5A girls shot put, winning an individual state championship, and Taylor Hindman secured third place in the Class 5A girls pole vault.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
The Broomfield senior claimed her third state title in the 5A girls pole vault on Thursday, a year after her bid to be a four-time champ fell one spot short.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
Men and women compete in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, steeplechase, marathon, 400-meter hurdles, shot put, javelin, discus, hammer throw, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault and race walk.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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“Pole vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20vault. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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