Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

FIG. 37.-THE POLE-JUMP (No. 5)- C. Gille, Sweden, English Ch ampion, I9IZ (I2 ft. I in.). The jumper is well over the bar, has swung down the legs, and is just clearing the arms :away by flinging them up. "141 'FIG. 38.-FINAL OF THE ·STOCKHOLM, 19!2. F. w. IIO METRES HURDLES, OLYMPIC GAMES, Kelly, the winner, in the centre. Time, I 5} secs. This picture clearly demonstrates the advantage of the straight-legged method; both the leading athlet es have hit the top bar of the hurdle and simply pushed it over with the sole oftheshoe, and have themselves landed safely for the next stride forward. It may be pointed out that No . 201 has fallen at the same hurdle at which G. R. L. An?ersou fell when looking all over a winner. The position of Kelly's right leg for the stnde forward on landing is perfect.