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Sports Material Properties of Poles

Quick fact

Modern pole vault poles are made from fiberglass or carbon fiber composites, which can store and release more than 50% of the energy during a vault—far more than the old bamboo or metal poles.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched a pole vaulter soar over a bar and wondered why their pole bends so dramatically without snapping? That flexibility is not a flaw—it’s the key to their jump.