How Fast Is Pole Vaulter?

Pole vaulters sprint into the takeoff at 34 km/h — the most speed of any throwing or jumping event. The current record stands at 6.25 metres, achieved with a fibreglass pole that stores and releases 80% of the runner's kinetic energy.

In pole vault, the sprint is 80% of the jump — the pole simply stores and releases the runner's kinetic energy.

• Faster than rhinos charge
• Current record: 6.25 m