What is pole vault?
Q: What is pole vault?
A: Pole vault is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible stick to leap over a bar.
Q: What is the stick used in pole vault made of?
A: Today, the stick used in pole vault is usually made either of fiberglass or carbon fiber.
Q: Who knew about pole jumping competitions in ancient times?
A: Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts.
Q: When did pole vault become a full medal event at the Olympics for men?
A: Pole vault became a full medal event at the Olympics for men since the Summer Olympics at 1896.
Q: When did pole vault become a full medal event at the Olympics for women?
A: Pole vault became a full medal event at the Olympics for women since 2000.
Q: Where did pole vault start?
A: Pole vault started in ancient Greece.
Q: What is the material used in the stick for pole vault today?
A: The material used in the stick for pole vault today is usually made either of fiberglass or carbon fiber.
