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pole vaultTrack-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. 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Freshman pole-vaulter Josh Lubeck, from Royal High, finished second at last year's state high school championships with a career-best 16 feet. A pole-vaulter who competed in the 1986 World Games in Helsinki, Rodriques praised the site's "sleek and professional" design and said, "the site speaks well to athletes and adventurers. Olympic swimmer Haley Cope, pole-vaulter Mary Sauer and high-jumper Amy Acuff are posing nude for Playboy . |
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