Figure shows, in order, five stages of an athlete successfully performing a pole-vault. Describe the energy changes which take place during the performance of the pole-vault, from the original stationary position of the pole-vaulter before the run-up, to the final stationary position after the vault.

Standing : Chemical energy

Run-up : Kinetic energy

Pole bent : Elastic energy

Rise : Potential energy gained

Fall : Kinetic energy gained

On mat : Heat or sound energy

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