A) To throw the pole the furthest.
B) To perform the most acrobatic moves.
C) To run the fastest 100m.
D) To clear the highest possible bar.

A) The swing-up.
B) The plant.
C) The approach run.
D) The fly-away.

A) To build speed and momentum.
B) To intimidate the competition.
C) To check the pole's flexibility.
D) To practice balance.

A) The type of shoes the vaulter wears.
B) The chalk used on the hands.
C) The tightness of the pole bending.
D) The location where the vaulter holds the pole.

A) The final descent.
B) The moment of takeoff.
C) Inserting the pole into the vault box.
D) Stretching before the run.

A) The area where the judges sit.
B) The storage container for the poles.
C) The padding beneath the landing mat.
D) The metal receptacle for the pole at the end of the runway.

A) The initial bend of the pole.
B) The pole being carried.
C) The vaulter's body rising towards the bar.
D) The action of planting the pole.

A) To adjust the grip.
B) To show off strength.
C) To convert horizontal momentum into vertical height.
D) To rest before the bar clearance.

A) The act of switching hands on the pole.
B) The vaulter turning upside down during the vault.
C) The measurement of the pole's stiffness.
D) The process of heating the pole.

A) The swing-up motion.
B) The approach run.
C) The phase after clearing the bar where the vaulter releases the pole and lands on the mat.
D) The act of planting the pole.

A) Thick foam padding.
B) Concrete.
C) Straw.
D) Springs and metal.

A) To save energy.
B) To maximize height and safety.
C) To make the vault look easy.
D) To impress the crowd.

A) A common type of pole used in modern pole vaulting.
B) An outdated type of wooden pole.
C) A miniature pole used for training.
D) A pole made of only glass.

A) Adjust the grip.
B) Ignore the feeling.
C) Try harder.
D) Abort the vault.

A) Ankle sprains.
B) Tooth decay.
C) Paper cuts.
D) Hair loss.

A) The price of the pole.
B) The brand of the pole.
C) The vaulter's weight and speed.
D) The color of the pole.

A) To provide technical guidance and safety instructions.
B) To carry the vaulter's pole.
C) To clean the landing mat.
D) To distract the competition.

A) Pushing the bar up with the pole.
B) Pushing the pole into the vault box.
C) The final extension of the arms to clear the bar.
D) Pushing off the ground to start the approach.

A) The vaulter gets another attempt immediately.
B) The attempt is considered a miss.
C) The vaulter is disqualified.
D) The bar is automatically raised higher.

A) In a circular motion.
B) In a zig-zag pattern.
C) Straight towards the vault box.
D) At a 45-degree angle.

A) Perform a backflip.
B) Catch the falling bar.
C) Land safely on the landing mat.
D) Continue running.

A) To make the pole lighter.
B) To make the vaulter taller.
C) To prevent injuries.
D) To impress the coach.

A) They mark the end of the runway.
B) They measure the speed of the vaulter.
C) They support the crossbar.
D) They hold the landing mat in place.

A) When the vault is perfectly executed.
B) When a vaulter fails to clear any height.
C) When the bar is set at zero meters.
D) When the vaulter uses no pole.

A) Flexibility.
B) Explosive strength.
C) Endurance strength.
D) Grip strength.

A) Jumping rope.
B) Long distance running.
C) Weightlifting only.
D) Plant drills with a short approach.

A) To protect the hands from the cold.
B) To improve grip on the pole.
C) To mark the runway.
D) To make the pole look better.

A) The average height cleared by all vaulters.
B) A random draw.
C) The highest height cleared by a single vaulter.
D) The height cleared in the fastest time.

A) Try to catch the broken pole.
B) Continue the vault without the pole.
C) Try to land safely on the mat.
D) Blame the pole manufacturer.

A) Somersaulting over the bar.
B) The plant.
C) The swing-up.
D) The approach run.