I wait in stillness before the fight, then burst with power and speed upright. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: easy
Hint: This supports a sudden start in one of the fastest contests.
Answer
A sprint starting block
Explanation
Sprinters push off these blocks at the start line to gain rapid acceleration.
This is an easy sports riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A sprint starting block.
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