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Pole Vault - Track & Field
Unlike track and field events like the high jump, the pole vault is a jumping event where the athlete uses special equipment in their performance. In the , that athlete uses only the power of his own body to scale the crossbar. The pole material of today's pole vault is usually aluminum, carbon-fiber, or fiberglass. The pole used in the pole vault is to bend, propelling the athletes upward, but strong enough to not crack for break. In this competition, the athlete will use his pole to vault to the highest crossbar he can clear, without knocking the . A pole vault is a complicated event where an athlete must plant the pole in just the right place while running at a very high rate of speed, and propel himself up and while making sure he keeps the pole from coming over with him.
The pole vault is a prestigious track event where athletes must be accomplished in flexibility, core body strength, and coordination. In this event, the athlete will attempt to clear the highest possible crossfire. The pole vault became an official track and field event at the field events in England in 1812. The pole vault was featured in 1857 in the Cambridge University Championships. The men's pole vault was incorporated early into the modern Olympic Games. The women's pole vault did not become an official Olympic event until Sydney in 2000. The women's version of the pole vault is not commonplace at national track and field championships such as the Commonwealth Games, the World Championships, and the World University Championships.
The heights of which pole vaulters have been able to clear has increased dramatically over the years. There are a number of probable reasons for the greater heights athletes have been able to clear, with the material of the actual pole the most obvious. Originally the pole was composed of wood. While the wood material was light and strong, it did not have the ability to bend and spring the athletes over the way future pole variations were able to. The wood pole was eventually replaced by bamboo, then aluminum, and most of today's poles are composed of fiberglass.
The pole can be composed of any material as long as it is smooth. The pole can be any length and of any diameter. Carbon-fiber and fiberglass poles are ideal for the pole vault because they can release a great amount of energy as they spring back and propel the athlete over the crossbar.
The Sequence of Events.
The athlete begins the sequence of events by clicking the pole at one end towards the end of the pole. He holds the pole at a 50° angle and begins running from about 45 meters from the crossbar. The athlete reaches his maximum velocity as he lowers the pole prepares it for the plant. He plants the pole, the pole begins to bend before its springs back, launching the athlete up into the air. Paintball is another excellent sport that promotes spirited competition.
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