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pole vault

NOUN
field event
Synonyms
WEAK
broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump shot put triple jump

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Pool photo: The image - taken during the most exciting competition of the World Athletics Championships - illustrates Sweden's superstar Armand Duplantis' dominance in the pole vault final.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Ever wondered how you get a picture at the top of the pole vault?

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

World record talk has replaced any discussion of the destination of men's pole vault gold medals since he first succeeded Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie as the world record holder by clearing 6.17m in February 2020.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“So what do you want me to do? Coach track? Maybe the high jump? Or the pole vault? I’m a heck of a pole vaulter.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt