I am faced with obstacles, but I am not a person. My clearance brings joy, while my failure brings despair. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about a crucial skill in various sports.
Answer
An athlete's jump
Explanation
An athlete's jump can determine success in events like high jump and long jump.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is An athlete's jump.
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