Pole Vault Biomechanics Figures

The figures listed below are taken from these publications:

Angulo-Barroso, R M, Kinzler, S B, Balius, X, Turro, C, Caubet, J M, Escoda, J and Prat, J A (1993) Biomechanical Analysis of the Pole Vault Event. Scientific report to the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission, Summer Olympic Games of Barcelona 1992, Sant Cugat del Valles: Centre d'Alt Rendiment.

Angulo-Barroso, R M, Kinzler, S B, Balius, X, Turro, C, Caubet, J M, Escoda, J and Prat, J A (1994) Biomechanical Analysis of the Pole Vault Event. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Vol 10, num 2, pp 147-165, Champaign: Human Kinetics.

• Cover page
• Fig. 1.1. Pole Vault Performance History
• Fig. 3.1. Pole vault phases and events
• Fig. 3.2. Height ranges
• Fig. 3.3. Off-center pole force vector
• Fig. 3.4a. Forces of the vaulter on the pole via the hands
• Fig. 3.4b. Generation of a forward torque
• Fig. 3.5. Torque generated by the pole on the vaulter during the pole support phase

All figures are
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