15 pole vaulters from seven nations competed. It is the only one of the 111 events featured in 1908 to not have any competitors from the host nation. NOCs could enter up to 12 athletes.
This pole vault competition featured fifteen athletes from seven nations, making it one of 111 events held in 1908. Notably, this event was unique as it lacked competitors from the host nation's team. National Olympic Committees (NOCs) were permitted to send up to twelve athletes.