By Who holds the record for the highest pole vault?
Mondo Duplantis
At Thursday’s Rome Diamond League meet, 20-year-old Mondo Duplantis set the outdoor pole vault world record, clearing a height of 6.15 meters (20.18 feet).
What is the highest jump in pole vault?
ROME (Reuters) – American-born Swede Armand Duplantis produced the highest-ever outdoor pole vault jump on Thursday when he cleared 6.15 metres to win gold at the Rome Diamond League meeting.
Who is the best pole vault jumper in the world?
Armand DUPLANTIS
Filter World Rankings
| Place | Competitor | Event List |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armand DUPLANTIS | Pole Vault [Pole Vault ind.] |
| 2 | Christopher NILSEN | Pole Vault [Pole Vault ind.] |
| 3 | Sam KENDRICKS | Pole Vault [Pole Vault ind.] |
| 4 | Renaud LAVILLENIE | Pole Vault [Pole Vault ind.] |
How heavy is a pole vault pole?
Usually, the fiberglass and carbon fiber account for 3-6lbs. of the pole and the remainder can weigh anywhere from 20-40lbs. or more (depending on the weight of the athlete). The pole must be an accurate weight in order for it to support the vaulter.
What happens if pole vault breaks?
If the pole breaks during the execution of a vault, it is considered an equipment failure and is ruled a non-jump, neither a make nor a miss. Other types of equipment failure include the standards slipping down or the wind dislodging the bar when no contact was made by the vaulter.
What is the farthest javelin throw ever?
men – SENIOR – outdoor
| Type | Mark | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| World Records | 98.48 | Jan ŽELEZNÝ |
| World Championships in Athletics Records | 92.80 | Jan ŽELEZNÝ |
| World Leading 2021 | 96.29 | Johannes VETTER |
| Olympic Games Records | 90.57 | Andreas THORKILDSEN |
What is the maximum javelin throw world record?
98.48 metres
Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic holds the current world record (with the redesigned javelin) of 98.48 metres. Four-time Olympic medallist Zelezny achieved the milestone in 1996. World No. 1 Johannes Vetter of Germany threw a majestic 97.76m in 2020, but failed to beat Zelezny’s record.
How much does an Olympic pole vault pole cost?
A new pit can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $26,000 and a full-range of poles, which differ among height and weight, can cost up to $10,000.