Why the Gill High Jump Pit Is a Track Staple
If you've spent any time at a high school or college track meet lately, you've probably seen a gill high jump pit sitting right near the apron, waiting for athletes to clear the bar. It's one of those pieces of equipment that people sort of take for granted until they actually have to land on one. When you're soaring over a bar at six or seven feet, the last thing you want to worry about is whether the foam underneath you is going to do its job. ...