Dangerous Heights. / Jay Weiner.
by Weiner, Jay; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2003Article 49Institutions. Publisher: Star Tribune, 2002ISSN: 1522-3256;.Subject(s): Athletes -- Death | Helmets | School sports | Sports -- Safety measures | Sports injuries | VaultingDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Pole vaulting is the most dangerous school sport in the United States....Fact is, pole vaulting is the most technical event in track and field. It's a hybrid of gymnastics and hurdling. It requires speed and strength, courage and faith, body awareness and preparation." (STAR TRIBUNE) This article examines the sport of pole vaulting and the safety concerns arising after three deaths occurred over a 3-month period.
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Originally Published: Dangerous Heights, May 12, 2002; pp. C1+.
"Pole vaulting is the most dangerous school sport in the United States....Fact is, pole vaulting is the most technical event in track and field. It's a hybrid of gymnastics and hurdling. It requires speed and strength, courage and faith, body awareness and preparation." (STAR TRIBUNE) This article examines the sport of pole vaulting and the safety concerns arising after three deaths occurred over a 3-month period.
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