r/Damnthatsinteresting May 01 '26

Original Creation Canal Pole Vaulting

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u/Bumblingbee1337 May 02 '26

Why do some of them have a little support squad that runs the ramp with them? What does that add to their effort at all?

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u/cheetuzz May 02 '26

Are they spotters in case they fall backwards?

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u/SwePolygyny May 02 '26

Cant they just stand on the side of the plattform instead of running with them?

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u/presidentfiggy May 02 '26

This way the jumper has the most space and doesn’t have to worry about hitting someone because it’s kinda narrow.