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What I got from that is to keep the sun and dust out of your eyes. Any other purposes?

I'm new to polevaulting, but I'm curious as to how sunglasses help when pole vaulting. I know some who vault with sunglasses at indoor and outdoor meets, at outdoor meets, and some who don't wear sunglasses. Anyone want to give their opinion on sunglasses when vaulting?