Have you ever seen a pole vaulter's pole break while they attempt a jump? Me neither...until yesterday.
It happened Monday at the IAAF World Championships in South Korea. Russian pole vaulter Dmitry Starodubtsev was attempting a jump of 5.75 meters (about 18 feet 10 inches) when the pole snapped in the middle of his jump.
Starodubtsev had to withdraw from the competition, as he hurt his hand as he fell on the mat.
Pole vaulter's pole snaps during jump at world champs [Fourth-Place Medal]
It happened Monday at the IAAF World Championships in South Korea. Russian pole vaulter Dmitry Starodubtsev was attempting a jump of 5.75 meters (about 18 feet 10 inches) when the pole snapped in the middle of his jump.
Starodubtsev had to withdraw from the competition, as he hurt his hand as he fell on the mat.
Pole vaulter's pole snaps during jump at world champs [Fourth-Place Medal]
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