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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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B) An outdated type of wooden pole.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 mark the runway.
D) To protect the hands from the cold.

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

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

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