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Pole vaulting requires speed, strength, and technique. Running, jumping, and trusting a bendy stick.

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Pole vault combines sprint speed, explosive takeoff, and precise body mechanics to convert horizontal speed into height. Elite clearances exceed 6 meters, requiring both athleticism and timing.

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