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xkcd #3183: Pole Vault Pole

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My goal in life is to be personally responsible for at least one sports rule change.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3183/

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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 66 points 1 week ago

"Are you a pole vaulter?" "No, I am a German, but how did you know my name was Walter?"

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 17 points 1 week ago

Is there anything in the rules about dogs using the pole?

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 week ago

Training starts now

For one incredible upset, one great outcry, and one bucket-list rule change

[–] LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Okay so how long would the pole need to be to yeet someone into space