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Mechanical limits and tricks in pole vaulting
A detailed discussion by Al McGall on why even top vaulters cannot clear beyond about 15 feet. He explains grip mechanics, pole slot depth, and the margin above ground, noting that high jumping faces no such automatic bound. Psychology and deception also influence performances as Brown and Carr set bar. California population up fast, relief analysis finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al McGall
Stevens
Yale
Bill Graber
University of Southern California
McGall
Walter
Mater
Caer
Sabin Carr
Brown
Carr
Charley Hoff