I can take flight with a simple push, yet I need a strong base to begin. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider an athlete who uses a pole.
Answer
A pole vaulter
Explanation
A pole vaulter uses a pole to achieve height, starting from a strong foundation.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A pole vaulter.
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