What is a pole vault pole usually made out of?

Pole vaulting is an athletic event that involves the use of a long and flexible pole, usually made from fibreglass, to aid an athlete's jump over a bar. The aim of pole vaulting is to clear a bar supported upon two uprights without knocking it down. The competitor who clears the highest height is the winner.

Pole vaulting poles are produced by wrapping pre-cut sheets of fiberglass, a reinforced plastic material composed of glass fibres embedded in resin, around a thin metal pole. This results in a slightly curved pole that bends under the weight of the athlete.

The length of the poles depend on the weight and height of the athlete. Each pole is custom made and varies in length between 3.05 metres (10 ft) and 5.30 metres (17.4 ft).

The height of the bar varies depending on the competition. Olympic athletes can typically jump 4-5m (13.12-16.4 ft) with ease. The male world record for the event is 6.03 m (19.8 ft), set by Brazilian athlete Thiago Braz da Silva in 2016. The female record is 5.05 m ( 16.6 ft), set by Russian athlete Yelena Isinbayeva in 2008.