An extreme stunt combines pole vaulting with the raw height of a cliff, sending athletes soaring into the air before plunging into open space, blending precision, strength, and courage in a ...

EJ Obiena, the Philippines’ world-class pole vaulter ranked among the top athletes globally, prepares for the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge in Makati City. This landmark event, presented ...

Abstract: This study focuses on the development and evaluation of a motion comparison system for vaulting box lessons in elementary school physical education. The system effectively promoted ...

KOCKENGEN, Netherlands (AP) — A split second of flight, then a landing on the sand — or a splashdown in a canal. That's the thrill of the Dutch sport of “fierljeppen” — far leaping — which sees ...

MELBOURNE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy will defend her world title in Tokyo without a single lead-up competition, coming in cold after a long injury layoff that has her ...

Hurricane Katrina was described as "a slow-motion catastrophe" on "60 Minutes" on Sept. 4, 2005, six days after slamming the Gulf Coast. Twenty years later, the storm is known as the costliest and one ...