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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About a week ago in France, Duplantis attempted to break his indoor pole vault world record but unfortunately just missed it.
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The men's pole vault is brimming with Olympic and world medals.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The men's pole vault is brimming with Olympic and world medals.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Pole vault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20vault. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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