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

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

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

A) The chalk used on the hands.
B) The type of shoes the vaulter wears.
C) The tightness of the pole bending.
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 padding beneath the landing mat.
C) The storage container for the poles.
D) The area where the judges sit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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D) An outdated type of wooden pole.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) The average height cleared by all vaulters.
B) A random draw.
C) The height cleared in the fastest time.
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) The approach run.
B) Somersaulting over the bar.
C) The plant.
D) The swing-up.