Renaissance and Middle Ages history include numerous references to vaulting or similar activities, and it seems apparent that present-day gymnastics performed on the "vaulting horse" was developed from vaulting—allowing concentration on the gymnastics without (unfortunately) the horse.
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The History ...       The history of vaulting goes back to before horses where wild bulls and other animals were used by ... Later vaulting was used to train soldiers, since they needed to have their hands and arms free to hold and use weapons. Vaulting was first done in a straight line, but much later it was realized...
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History of Vault, men (I); ... Josef Stoffel was quite amazed: “ This is really something – I wish I were 50 years younger,” said the 73-year-old from Luxembourg while admiring the Pegases, a futuristic looking high-tech vaulting apparatus which will be used for the first time at the next world championships.
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Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbaeva last night broke her own world record again clearing 5.05 metres at the Bird's Nest stadium. ... She became the first female pole vaulter to win back to back gold medals. ... She hadn't missed a height but her attempt at the Olympic record gave her some trouble. It was on her third and...
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Orangefield Vaulting domination in the 3A division. "Joe Hester created a pole vaulting dynasty at Orangefield sending at least one vaulter to the state meet from 1989-99 and bringing home 9 state championships.
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Similar to many sports, pole-vaulting originated by necessity rather than recreation or sport. The ancient Greeks and Cretans knew pole-vaulting as a way to vault over bulls. This acquired technique was also used for short fences and walls.
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April 10, 2009 ... MORE TRACK COVERAGE: Texas Relays notebook | Saenz one of nation's best throwers ... "Coach Dial's a fun person," Whitt said. "We have the same attitude about vaulting and the outdoors."
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As Tasha Schwikert stands on the precipice of history, she must hope her surgically repaired left ankle holds up to the pressure. ... "I've been thinking about that," Schwikert said. "I think it would be pretty awesome to be the second girl in history to do that. I do feel some pressure, but I always feel pressure to do...
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Beijing: Russian pin-up Yelena Isinbayeva put in yet another masterful display of high-class pole vaulting yon Monday to better her own world record on the way and retain Olympic gold. ... Kenyan makes history...
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