Vaulter (noun)

An athlete who performs acrobatic feats in which the body is propelled over an obstacle, typically a horse or other raised object, with the aid of a pole.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from french voltaire, from voltige "vault", from latin volvere "to roll".

Examples:

1. The vaulter broke the world record with a vault of 5.9 meters.
2. The vaulter performed a series of flips and twists in the air.
3. Vaulting is an event in gymnastics and track and field athletics.
4. The vaulter used a flexible pole to propel himself over the bar.
5. Vaulting requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and coordination.