00:00Suddenly, the pole ripped through the athlete's clothes, narrowly missing their body.
00:04His shocked expression showed how close it was to disaster.
00:07Pole vaulting comes with two major risks.
00:09The first danger lies in the pole itself breaking.
00:11When this happens, the athlete can fall straight to the ground, which is extremely dangerous.
00:16These lightweight poles become more likely to snap with frequent use.
00:19The second risk occurs when the pole shifts back toward the athlete after being released.
00:23If the timing or direction is off, the pole can hit sensitive areas as they descend.
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