The Olympic pole vault competition will start on Saturday. Pole vault has been part of the Summer Olympics for men's competition since 1896. However, the women's competition was only added in 2000.

The men's pole vault final will follow on Monday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. On the women's side, qualification is set for Aug. 5 at 4:40 a.m. ET followed by the final on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. ET.

At "takeoff" the vaulter has the pole at a 45-degree angle with the pole tip in the box, and the vaulter's arms are extended straight up and out.

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