pole vaulters
Track and field
Pole vaulters are athletes who compete in the pole vault, a track and field event where competitors use a long flexible pole to propel themselves over a high bar.
The sport requires exceptional speed, upper body strength, and precise timing: The pole vaulters cleared heights that seemed impossible.
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- heightsVertical measurements or summits
- techniquesSkilled ways of doing
- flexTense a muscle
- gold medalAward for winning
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pole vaultershigh jumpers
Athletes who leap vertically
long jumpers · distance runners · race walkers · triple jumpers · shot putters
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