Men shouldn't compete against women in sporting events for exactly the same reason why women don't belong in the military or on the police force.
The men's long jump record is 4'11" longer than the women's. Stated another way, the men's long jump record is 20% (1/5th) longer than the women's.
The men’s high jump record is over a foot more than the women’s even though the average man is only 5 inches taller than the average woman.
For the pole vault, the men's record is 4 ft more than the women's. The length or thickness of the pole depends on the vaulter's skill, speed, height, & preferences. Shorter poles are generally easier to use, while longer poles allow vaulters to go higher if they maintain good technique. The choice of pole is left to the vaulter.
Men shouldn't compete against women in sporting events for exactly the same reason why women don't belong in the military or on the police force.
The men's long jump record is 4'11" longer than the women's. Stated another way, the men's long jump record is 20% (1/5th) longer than the women's.
The men’s high jump record is over a foot more than the women’s even though the average man is only 5 inches taller than the average woman.
For the pole vault, the men's record is 4 ft more than the women's. The length or thickness of the pole depends on the vaulter's skill, speed, height, & preferences. Shorter poles are generally easier to use, while longer poles allow vaulters to go higher if they maintain good technique. The choice of pole is left to the vaulter.