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Jumps and Pole Vault

Overview of jumping and pole vault events. Includes required skills, necessary equipment, technique and profiles of successful athletes. Events include high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault.
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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.

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