In which of the following events does an athlete jump for height?

A.

Hammer

B.

Hurdles

C.

Long jump

D.

Pole vault

Correct answer is D

Athletes jump for height in Pole vault. Pole vaulting, also known as pole jumping, is a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long and flexible pole, usually made from fiberglass or carbon fiber, as an aid to jump over a bar