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    When were air filled bags first introduced on the landing side of the high-jump bar?

    Question #16315. Asked by Enid Soever.

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    High Jump
    Over the centuries, high jumpers have used many different techniques to get over the bar including the scissors, feet first, western role and straddle. The flop, a backwards jump, that was introduced in 1968 (with the introduction of a thick cushioned landing mattress), has been used by all the top jumpers since 1978.

    Jan 29 02, 8:19 AM

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