Olympic Pole Vault

2008 Olympic Pole Vault Photo Gallery
Action photos from the Beijing Olympic pole vault competition.

The Stories of Former Olympic Jumping Stars
What are former Olympic jumpers doing today?

Top American Olympic Jumpers of 2008
Pole vaulter Brad Walker hopes to continue U.S. dominance (17 Olympic championships) in his event at the Beijing Games, while several other American jumpers should contend for Olympic glory in 2008.

Pole Vault Men's Olympic Medalists
The Men's pole vault Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.

Pole Vault Women's Olympic Medalists
The Women’s pole vault Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.

Greatest Moments In Olympic Pole Vault
This one-time American-owned Olympic event was opened up to the world after East Germany’s Wolfgang Nordwig won in 1972, ending the U.S. streak of 16 consecutive gold medals. Americans rebounded to win the gold and silver medals in both 2000 and 2004.

Americans Pole-Axed: Olympic Pole Vault Controversy
Greatest controversy in Olympic pole vault history.

Olympic Pole Vault Rules
Rules for the Olympic pole vault

What is Olympic Pole Vault?
What is Olympic Pole Vault? In this highest-flying of Olympic track and field events, successful pole vaulters soar gracefully through the air, but work as hard as any other athlete to reach those lofty heights

2008 Olympic Pole Vault Results
Results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's pole vault.