pole vault

pole vault

Track-and-field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar with the aid of a long pole. It became a competitive sport in the mid-19th century and was included in the first modern Olympic Games. In competition, each vaulter is given three chances to clear a specific height. The bar is raised progressively until a winner emerges.

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pole vault

1. the. a field event in which competitors attempt to clear a high bar with the aid of an extremely flexible long pole

2. a single attempt in the pole vault