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Record 1 2006-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

Landing pad: The pole-vaulting landing area should consist of a shock absorbent material such as sponge rubber, air, rubberized fiber, or a combination of these. The recommended dimensions are: three feet high, 16 feet four inches wide and 16 feet four inches in length.

OBS

Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association.

OBS

Also a high-jumping term.

Key term(s)
  • landing mat

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
DEF

Long et large coussin rembourré qu'on étend sur l'aire de réception du sautoir en hauteur et du sautoir à la perche pour amortir la chute de l'athlète après un saut.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Atletismo
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