pole vault
noun
: a vault with the aid of a pole
specifically
: a field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar
pole-vaulter
noun
or pole vaulter
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Other more modern pole vault events have played host in city streets, high school stadiums and arenas.
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He’s been the biggest pole vault fan that’s why knowing him is so infectious.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
But in this moment, Kendricks was just a fan of pole vault and a supporter of his good buddy.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The junior broke the school record in pole vault this season with a 11-9 personal record.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 July 2024
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He’s been the biggest pole vault fan that’s why knowing him is so infectious.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
But in this moment, Kendricks was just a fan of pole vault and a supporter of his good buddy.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The junior broke the school record in pole vault this season with a 11-9 personal record.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 July 2024
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“Pole vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20vault. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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