The Valdepeñas athletics track has added a new discipline: pole vaulting. This addition allows local athletes to train and compete in a discipline that previously required traveling to other facilities. The measure is part of a plan to diversify training options in the city.
Technical installation and materials for the vault 🏗️
The new pole vault area includes a landing pit with high-density foam mats, an adjustable crossbar, and a pole anchor base. Municipal officials have stated that the structure complies with the regulations of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. The investment has made it possible to set up a specific 40-meter runway for the approach run, with a synthetic surface that ensures traction in different weather conditions.
Now we just need someone who knows how to use it 🤸
The new facility arrives at an opportune moment, just as local athletes were wondering how they would practice a sport that requires coordination, strength, and above all, not being afraid to fly through the air. The first to try it were a group of brave souls who, after several attempts, confirmed that the pole doesn't bend on its own. At least the landing is comfortable.