pole vault![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Athletic event in which a pole is used to vault over the highest possible crossbar.
pole ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it may be any length.
pole vaulter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Athlete specialized in the pole vaulting event.
upright ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Vertical post of adjustable height supporting the pole vault crossbar.
crossbar ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded area where the athlete lands after a jump.
approach ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Track on which the athlete builds up the speed required to jump.
pole ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sturdy flexible rod of wood, metal or fiberglass that the pole vaulter leans on to gain elevation and clear the crossbar; it may be any length.
tip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.