International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
4 years ago

The Elevated Track in Pole Vault: An Advantage During Run-Up?

Hervé Sanchez, Jean Benoit Morin, Johan Cassirame
Approach speed is a major determinant of pole-vault performance. Athletic jump events such as long jump, triple jump and pole vault can utilise an elevated track for the runway. Feedback from athletes indicates a benefit of using an elevated track on their results. However, there is no evidence that elevated tracks do increase athletes' performance.

Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0724

DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0724

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