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FIELD EVENTS – POLE VAULT
Definition of Pole Vault
Pole Vault is a field event which involves jumping over a horizontally placed obstacle (bar) that is supported by two uprights. The competition is performed by both male and female athletes, and the competitor is called a Pole vaulter.
Requirements/Qualities of a Good Pole Vaulter
(i) Flexibility.
(ii) Agility.
(iii) Speed.
(iv) Courage.
(5) Muscular Strength.
(6) Concentration.
(7) Determination.
The Equipment Used in Pole Vault
Specifications of the Equipment Used in Pole Vault
(i) The uprights: The components are made of iron metal.
Strength and height: The two uprights must be rigid and sufficiently high.
Spacing: Positioned at least 3.66m apart.
Movability: Movable up to 60cm forward and backward from the back of the box.
(ii) The crossbar: It is made of aluminium metal. It can be circular or triangular in shape.
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