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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) A miniature pole used for training.
C) An outdated type of wooden pole.
D) A pole made of only glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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