pole-vaulter
- a word derived from pole vault.
- a word derived from pole-vault.
Example Sentences
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But even buff Olympic pole-vaulter Tom Hintnaus, one of the show’s rare male models, succumbs to a more general lethargy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2018
Another American, Derek Miles, a pole-vaulter, also was awarded a belated bronze medal for the Beijing Olympics.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2017
“I don’t just represent myself, I represent my country,” says Isinbayeva, the celebrity pole-vaulter.
From Time ● Jul. 1, 2016
That news was greeted by loud protests from Russia, where everyone from President Vladimir Putin to world-record pole-vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva have portrayed the IAAF's decision as collective punishment for a select group of wrongdoers.
From US News ● Jun. 17, 2016
In mid-stride, she flicked her sword, which elongated into a javelin, then used it to launch herself up like a pole-vaulter.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
