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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Pole Vault

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
pole vault

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

Ex: The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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event
event
[noun]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

Ex: He trained for months to compete in the cycling event. 
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track and field

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

Ex: She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field. 
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the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

Ex: The pole snapped during the competition, but the athlete was unharmed. 
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet. 
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high bar
high bar
[noun]

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends

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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry. 
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to plant
to plant
[Verb]

to put or position something securely

Ex: She planted the flag atop the mountain, marking the team's successful ascent. 
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ground
ground
[noun]

a designated area for sports or games

Ex: The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans. 
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round
round
[noun]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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timing
timing
[noun]

the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to make a determined effort or strive for achievement

Ex: The ambitious student pushed to achieve the highest grades in all of his classes. 
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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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pole vaulter

an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole

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high jump
high jump
[noun]

the act of jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar

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Ukraine
Ukraine
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east, Belarus to the north, and Poland to the northwest

Ex: Ukraine is known as the breadbasket of Europe. 
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world record

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across eleven time zones and a diverse range of climates. 
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

Ex: She became a fan of soccer after watching the World Cup. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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fence
fence
[noun]

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

Ex: She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset. 
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