Olympic Sports

noun a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole to propel themselves over a high bar

• The athlete excelled in the pole vault event, setting a new personal record.
• Did you see that amazing pole vault at the track meet?
• That pole vault was lit, bro!
• In order to succeed, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith like in a pole vault.

noun the metal ball used in the event

• The athlete excelled in the shot put event at the track and field competition.
• Did you see how far he threw that shot put?
• He totally crushed the shot put throw!
• Her words were like a shot put, heavy and impactful.