What is another word for athletics vaulting rod?
Pronunciation: [aθlˈɛtɪks vˈɒltɪŋ ɹˈɒd] (IPA) 
Athletics vaulting rod is a specific term used for the pole that athletes use in the sport of pole vaulting. However, there are several other synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. One of the most common synonyms is simply "pole." Sometimes, it is also referred to as a "vaulting pole" or a "jumping pole." In some regions, it may also be called a "sky pole." These terms all describe the same equipment that athletes use as they run down the track and use their physical strength to lift themselves high in the air over an obstacle during competition. Regardless of what it's called, the athletics vaulting rod is an essential part of the pole vaulting event in track and field athletics.
