It is called the pole vault pit.
jumping
high jump long jump hurdles pole vault
High jump, pole vault, long jump and triple jump
Well, participants use a long pole to vault (jump) over a rod, thus the name pole vault
Triple Jump
Yes the poles will be undamaged make sure the vaulters hands are dry and tape is dry so the vaulter doesn't slip.
Pole Vault Poles used to made out of materials such as wood, metal and bamboo. Pole Vault Poles are now made out of bendable materials such as Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Bill Miller - pole vault - was born in 1912.
Bill Miller - pole vault - died in 2008.
Anybody with a heart can pole-vault but it takes courage and a decent amount of physical ability(be coordinated)
Pole vault is classed as a 'jump' in the field event in athletics.