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

Johan Cassirame, Hervé Sanchez, Jean-Benoit Morin

    International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
    |October 17, 2017
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elevated tracks can enhance pole vault performance by increasing approach speed. Athletes experienced improvements in speed and stride rate, with individual responses varying based on capability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Science
    • Athletic Performance
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Approach speed is critical for pole vault success.
    • Athletes report benefits from elevated tracks, but evidence is lacking.
    • This study investigates the impact of elevated tracks on pole vault run-up speed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if elevated tracks improve run-up speed parameters in elite pole vaulting.
    • To quantify changes in speed, stride rate, and contact/aerial times.

    Main Methods:

    • Measured performance and run-up parameters (speed, stride rate, contact/aerial time) in 20 elite male pole vaulters.
    • Compared data from competitions on regular versus elevated tracks.
    • Analyzed correlations between run-up parameters and speed changes on elevated tracks.
    Keywords:
    performancespeedstride rate

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    Main Results:

    • Elevated tracks showed small improvements in final speed (1.1%) and stride rate (1.1%).
    • A small reduction in aerial time (-1.9%) and increase in takeoff distance (3.1%) were observed.
    • Speed improvement correlated with stride rate and reduced contact time, especially for slower athletes.

    Conclusions:

    • Elevated tracks can increase final approach speed and positively impact pole vault performance.
    • Individual athlete responses to elevated tracks vary.
    • Further research may explore optimal track design for different athlete profiles.