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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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D) An outdated type of wooden pole.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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