So USA Swimming had to ban cameras in certain parts of the pool during competitions because of sick assholes taking pictures of the little girls bending over to start the races.
Wonder why it is that women’s outfits show skin from ankle to asscheeks but men’s dont
“Actually having your bare ass out for pervs to fap to is the only way to make sure men can see you as a sex object first and a world class athlete second”
no, and that's something that happens to every pole vaulter one time or another. I believe they say it's *incredibly* unnerving, but you have to learn to get past it and go for the next try.
I saw the most fascinating short vid just the other day on the recent history and possible dangers of the women’s javelin event. It was thoroughly engrossing…
time or manufacturing error...they want them light, so they are as close to breaking as possible i assume and get worn out over time by repeated stress...
She’s one of the most attractive women I’ve ever seen and beautiful people make great TV - as does showing the emotion on the face of the athlete, but a wider angle / further back when she’s going over the bar is warranted, especially for showing technique and form. The way they focus on her butt pleases the lizard brain, but I would like to think that we should at least aspire to be further evolved than that.
Yes, but long shorts get snagged. The men wear tight shorts too. And, if we are being honest, these young attractive women are also competing for sponsorships because niche sports don't pay much.
there is basically no sport that enforces skimpy clothing, the only restrictions are either safety or fairness issues...most sports can and are performed by muslims in almost full body covers...
years ago, long resolved...and might actually have been beach handball because what people regurgitate on the internet is mostly wrong...the "beach" sports have rules enforcing "beach" attire because of the spirit of the sports and its roots, but to my knowledge they all have eventually loosened them a bit so the athletes dont have to feel exposed...
May have been a school rule? I don’t know the timingg, but today NCAA very closely track USATF ruless, which mainly pertain to limiting logos. NCAA rules add that all competitors on the same team must have tops of the same color, and that both tops and bottoms must be school colors. There is no rule that the wear the same tops or bottoms, just the same colors.
At the olympics the US competitors had dozens of options, including the wearing the designs for the opposite gender if they so chose.
Forgot to add: only real difference between NCAA and USATF is that NCAA doesn’t allow bare midriffs, which are very common in international competition (and at track practice in college, just not at the meets)
I was actually going to ask something about the shorts. If men can wear (somewhat) regular shorts why do most female pole vaulters wear those booty shorts? Do they have the choice and they prefer them?
I think the best way to look at this is through the women’s Olympic volleyball lens. They don’t want men dictating what they wear but they chose garments for functionality and don’t have the same hang ups about showing their upper thighs as men. That only became a thing after Michael Jordan, btw. He wore longer shorts to cover up his Lycra thigh whatevers. I think they choose the shorts.
If they choose it thats fine and their choice. I was just wondering if there was a functional reason, or if they were required (which would be creepy).
ANY piece of fabric that isn't skintight is a piece of fabric that can flap in the breeze, touch the bar, or otherwise cause you to fail to clear. Male pole vaulters wear similarly skintight shorts. Slightly longer sleeves... but women don't have to worry about certain bits of anatomy coming out in mid-gyration.
NSFW Pretty sure there was a polevaulter a few years ago that got some publicity because it looked like his... erm... trouser snake... is the part of him that hit the bar and knocked it off :D .
Im not talking about skin tight, I understand skin tight. Why are they choosing to wear close to thongs? Men wear skin tight shorts that arent up their ass.
As I said, the men HAVE to wear shorts with slightly longer sleeves because they have anatomy that can potentially slip out in mid-gyration. Remember that the Olympics is all about winning the gold for your country. Countries go CRAZY over trying to win that gold. They cheat, they abuse athletes, they groom kids from near-infancy to be Olympic contenders. They aren't wearing the booty shorts for sex appeal, they're wearing them to maximize their chances of taking gold.
I suspect it's hard to demande to your coach and outfit company to change that. People generally don't want change. "If you won't wear the outfit we have you, INSERT NAME can very easily take your place' Probably some more push from sponsors these days too.
crcinau
This is a fascinating 2 hour documentary....
Everyonespersonaltherapist
Pole vaulting is cool but iv never understood why it's a thing. How does this sport happen? Entertaining though.
Pelican3
So USA Swimming had to ban cameras in certain parts of the pool during competitions because of sick assholes taking pictures of the little girls bending over to start the races.
lonelyrangerofthedreams
I see the camera is a little heavy to keep at the proper height.
I perfectly understand the operator.
Those camera are really heavy.
jalcantara88127001
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1eHR3YjdidHF1OXJla2I2NTAzZmg1am80MDFza2piODFqZDg3Y2JvaCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/kCNFfgWZxYjKeU9btW/200w.webp
SleepyHollowAppleTree
WhiskyTraveler
That form, the grace, the sheer athleticism. I tremor just watching.
yamsonyamsonyams
Wonder why it is that women’s outfits show skin from ankle to asscheeks but men’s dont
“Actually having your bare ass out for pervs to fap to is the only way to make sure men can see you as a sex object first and a world class athlete second”
Ooohh thanks for clarifying
No problem
unremarkableasterisk
She'a got some njerve...
0570
Norway got some njerves
Krashtestdummy
Clayman8
Its funny cause from the first angle it just looks like she's about to yeet herself into the crowd
RecurringNightmare
KaijuMcCitysmash
I saw that one pole snap and thought this would be a way funnier video
AlienJeffries81
Don’t say it.. Don’t say it.. Don’t say it.. Don’t say it.. Don’t say it.. Don’t say it..
Raventhief
Or, more realistically, do say it. Do say it.
notifybay151
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1azFkMHljNWFibzM0dHJ3YTk2N2E3MGRkYnF5ejMycWI2d2V5Z2EweCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/oxClFlq8wEBb3QRUj0/200w.webp
cousteau
Did that pole just break? That's not her fault, right?
ItHappenedInThe20thCentury
no, and that's something that happens to every pole vaulter one time or another. I believe they say it's *incredibly* unnerving, but you have to learn to get past it and go for the next try.
FTUG
What happens if the pole shatters like that? Do they get a redo?
ChrisCorona
Yes. A broken pole doesn't not count as an attempt.
Callynd
Nope.
Kats8652
Okay, so guys. What if we get a stick, and use it to jump over another stick. https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1bm05dTlteW4xNXRpdWVvbDZlbjR5bnF3ZGUzc2c1OTZ1dmVrOXAycCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/PhTo1vmU7LnydQZPcl/200w.webp
NR97420
Using a barrier (ie
NR97420
Olympic track events are based on ancient battlefield techniques, and a pole that falls beats a wall or hillside which doesn't give.
NR97420
Using a barrier (ie
apLundell
The Norwegian team sure has some njerve.
DirigibleOtter
If you watch this multiple times it's revaulting.
dracovivi
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1MTJ6dDg4eGIyM256amJrYjJ4aWk1eWR6c2tteXJyNDh0emo1NzZ3ayZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/X88zbtFRiydhFwwCrH/200w.webp
LexiconDul
If it were a little colder, that one girl would have knocked the bar off.
B166ERMaximus
archiker7
Amazing. In every way.
dafrey
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1YXVoemxvYzBtMXF6MG1keHJ0MXB5czVuMmRraXA4ejlhcnNvMG5uNiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/eAHXyMMBqc3Xa/200w.webp
lordfancypantz
ffs that's just ungodly attractiveness
herrcane
She got some Meijer air there...
MmmYesShallowAndPedantic
I saw the most fascinating short vid just the other day on the recent history and possible dangers of the women’s javelin event. It was thoroughly engrossing…
MaJiCiDE
Ah yes the "javelin" 😉
MmmYesShallowAndPedantic
It would be excellent if some random imgurian were to post that link here…
MmmYesShallowAndPedantic
I ❤️ sports documentaries
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triptolemus510
yourelivingalloverme
They would all be able to breach my castle walls. Gonna have to hire more guards. In this economy. Damn.
tp0d
moar moat!
SergeyPrkl
I wouldn't mind. Especially if the Norwegian ...
RedTailedHawk
Lampmonster
Has any movie in the last century aged worse than Revenge of the Nerds?
qshamtech
Designed to work with his limp wristed throwing style.
PinkEater
My screen grab sucks...
Eyeetsass
I also thought this was a super hero display.
Ghode
outsourcing for more pixels is a small improvement
PinkEater
YvesStRollerblade
sigh, unzip
goflyblind
ehh fuhgeddaboudit!
AlienJeffries81
SmashySashimi
Curious just how far apart a good vaulting pole is from a breaking pole. Is it simply a matter of time, or something else?
RecurringNightmare
time or manufacturing error...they want them light, so they are as close to breaking as possible i assume and get worn out over time by repeated stress...
sevenfingerman
I wanted to do this sport when I was younger.
literallymike
The fall is one thing. But the fear of impaling myself on the pole is what kept me at high jump.
StillScreamingIntoTheVoid
Who has the clip of the guy catching his nads on the way back down?
therealalansmithee
I was on my HS track team and all the pole vaulters were the craziest.
orty
I was on a college track team (distance). The pole vaulters remained the craziest.
EstellaOsoka
This. Every time I watch polevaulting I get Final Destination vibes.
wazeewa
Not just that but if the pole snaps and it flicks back and either I get impaled on the sharp pointy broken end, or...gah.....
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
It's apparently the most dangerous track and field event.
keyblader1985
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDBpcZ-uFTw
Clayman8
For me it was my slight fear of heights...
ScootinNtootin
The focus on the Norwegian one was exceptionally creepy.
PantlessThunderGoose42
She’s one of the most attractive women I’ve ever seen and beautiful people make great TV - as does showing the emotion on the face of the athlete, but a wider angle / further back when she’s going over the bar is warranted, especially for showing technique and form. The way they focus on her butt pleases the lizard brain, but I would like to think that we should at least aspire to be further evolved than that.
lightfoot2
But impressive, like the last one. That is pretty amazing.
InTangier
Yeah, she was damn graceful when she cleared the jump, like it was nothing.
UnofficialBMO
Do they get the option to wear shorts?
tooL8
Don't give them ideas !
martineb72
Sponsorship. They can wear the tight fitting shorts that mostly won't affect performance, but most of their income comes from sponsorship.
PorterPickUp
Yes, but long shorts get snagged. The men wear tight shorts too. And, if we are being honest, these young attractive women are also competing for sponsorships because niche sports don't pay much.
wiltsjunk
At least some men wear longer shorts that are still skin tight.
tentacularfleshscape
Remember that one dude who caught his package on the bar? Bet he'd have worn even tighter shorts if he could
wiltsjunk
If he wore a g string it wouldn't have stopped what happened what are you taking about
GenerallyLurkInBed
I’m guessing they want tight fitting clothing so as not to snag the pole when going over it
HateClub
I hope not
RecurringNightmare
there is basically no sport that enforces skimpy clothing, the only restrictions are either safety or fairness issues...most sports can and are performed by muslims in almost full body covers...
UnofficialBMO
I remember there being backlash from a volleyball team being fined because they didn’t want to wear such revealing shorts
RecurringNightmare
years ago, long resolved...and might actually have been beach handball because what people regurgitate on the internet is mostly wrong...the "beach" sports have rules enforcing "beach" attire because of the spirit of the sports and its roots, but to my knowledge they all have eventually loosened them a bit so the athletes dont have to feel exposed...
pleaseuseotherdoor
I suppose it's relative, but 2021 isn't "years ago, long resolved" in my books.
TheOldSchoolisBack
This is not true. The only recent case of this was women’s team handball, which was resolved years ago.
PrecogFrogOnALog
It was the handball team. Beach volleyball allows a wide variety of clothing options. The majority of the women wear bikinis, but it's their choice.
TheOldSchoolisBack
Yes. They have significant leeway in attire. This is true in all track & field events. Some wear longer shorts.
wiltsjunk
Thanks
bob2the2nd24
When did this choice occur? Because my wife who was a D1 pole vaulter in the 2005-2008 timeframe had to wear the thong shorts.
TheOldSchoolisBack
May have been a school rule? I don’t know the timingg, but today NCAA very closely track USATF ruless, which mainly pertain to limiting logos. NCAA rules add that all competitors on the same team must have tops of the same color, and that both tops and bottoms must be school colors. There is no rule that the wear the same tops or bottoms, just the same colors.
At the olympics the US competitors had dozens of options, including the wearing the designs for the opposite gender if they so chose.
TheOldSchoolisBack
Forgot to add: only real difference between NCAA and USATF is that NCAA doesn’t allow bare midriffs, which are very common in international competition (and at track practice in college, just not at the meets)
wiltsjunk
I was actually going to ask something about the shorts. If men can wear (somewhat) regular shorts why do most female pole vaulters wear those booty shorts? Do they have the choice and they prefer them?
DanielAsparagus
I think the best way to look at this is through the women’s Olympic volleyball lens. They don’t want men dictating what they wear but they chose garments for functionality and don’t have the same hang ups about showing their upper thighs as men. That only became a thing after Michael Jordan, btw. He wore longer shorts to cover up his Lycra thigh whatevers. I think they choose the shorts.
wiltsjunk
If they choose it thats fine and their choice. I was just wondering if there was a functional reason, or if they were required (which would be creepy).
DanielAsparagus
Bikini briefs were required in volleyball which was creepy. I think it’s just easiest. The Greeks used to do the Olympics nude.
tallroses
They only did that to guarantee that no women snuck in to compete
ArkoneAxon
ANY piece of fabric that isn't skintight is a piece of fabric that can flap in the breeze, touch the bar, or otherwise cause you to fail to clear. Male pole vaulters wear similarly skintight shorts. Slightly longer sleeves... but women don't have to worry about certain bits of anatomy coming out in mid-gyration.
Evenmoreuselessname
fleetmind
That hurts every time I see it
IMarkEverythingISayAsNSFWBecauseModsDontKnowWhatMatureMeans
NSFW Pretty sure there was a polevaulter a few years ago that got some publicity because it looked like his... erm... trouser snake... is the part of him that hit the bar and knocked it off :D .
lordbane0100
That was at the 2024 olympics and it was hilarious
trsd9
what a dick move
Evenmoreuselessname
wiltsjunk
Im not talking about skin tight, I understand skin tight. Why are they choosing to wear close to thongs? Men wear skin tight shorts that arent up their ass.
lujotu
Only one pole must vault per attempt.
ArkoneAxon
As I said, the men HAVE to wear shorts with slightly longer sleeves because they have anatomy that can potentially slip out in mid-gyration. Remember that the Olympics is all about winning the gold for your country. Countries go CRAZY over trying to win that gold. They cheat, they abuse athletes, they groom kids from near-infancy to be Olympic contenders. They aren't wearing the booty shorts for sex appeal, they're wearing them to maximize their chances of taking gold.
Farnhamguy
I suspect it's hard to demande to your coach and outfit company to change that. People generally don't want change. "If you won't wear the outfit we have you, INSERT NAME can very easily take your place'
Probably some more push from sponsors these days too.