Abstract
Most studies on pole-vaulting focus on energy transfer data but do not take into account all the actions exerted on the pole. Starting from experimental measurements, this study presents a three-dimensional mechanical model allowing the determination of the pole-vaulter's actions on the pole. The force and the moment exerted on the pole by the pole-vaulter during the last stride before take-off and during jump stage have been calculated. Then, a comparative study is carried out on two pole-vaulters having comparable morphologies and performing with the same pole, and points out the influence on performance of the moment applied to the pole. To cite this article: M. Mesnard et al., C. R. Mecanique 335 (2007).
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