Which sport is known for its use of a flexible pole to vault over a high bar?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Athletes use a long pole to help them clear a height, similar to acrobatics.
Answer
Pole Vault
Explanation
Pole vaulting requires a pole to launch over a height, distinct from other jump events.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Pole Vault.
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