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Pole vaulting started to be practiced as a competitive sport in Europe. In 1850, in Ireland, competitions were held where athletes used bamboo poles.
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Pole vaulting is included as part of the first modern Olympic games in Athens in 1896. at this time, athletes used wooden poles, much heavier and stiffer than the modern ones.
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The use of lighter, more durable materials such as aluminium allows athletes to jump higher and more easily. The shift to metal poles marked a key evolution in pole vaulting technique.
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In the 1940s and 50s, fiberglass poles were introduced, which allowed athletes to reach even greater heights. Fiberglass is more flexible and lighter than metal.
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American athlete Bob Seagren wins the gold medal with a vault of 5.28 meters using a fiberglass pole, demonstrating the technological advances and increased height in the sport.
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in the 1980s, Sergey Babka begins to dominate the sport, breaking world records and ushering in a new era for pole vaulting. -
Bubka not only wins multiple world championships but also establishes records that remain unbroken for decades. His 5.85- meter vault ( 183)is just the beginning of his dominance
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Bubka becomes the first person to jump over 6 meters outdoors, with a vault of 6.14 meters in Sestrire, Italy. this record stands as the highest outdoor vault for years
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Pole vaulting poles made from carbon and composite materials are improved, allowing for even more flexibility and power. These innovations continue to push the boundaries of the sport.
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At the London 2012 Olympics, Renaud lLavillenie wins the gold medal and sets an Olympic record of 5.97 meters, solidifying his place as one of the top vaulters in the world.
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In a competition in Donetsk, lavillenie sets a world indoor record of 6.18 meters, challenging the limits of pole vaulting.
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Duplantis breaks the world record by vaulting 6.17 meters in Glasgow, Scotland, surpassing Sergey Bubka´s long-standing record.
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In Belgrade, Serbia, Duplantis further pushes the limits by setting a new world record of 6.21 meters at the World Indoor championships.