Some polevaulters shave thier armpits because they thaink that it will make them run fast because of less weight. Some do it just because of religion.
Vaulters
they cant reach their own armpits
You say, "Mom, I have hairy armpits and I need to shave them." :). Then you go buy a razor and shaving cream and you SHAVE 'EM!
French girls used not to shave their armpits, but that is centuries ago, nowadays, you'd have to go to France to check it out.
you dont
Yes
I believe they supply them themselves and can have up to around 3 poles each.
Approximately 95% of American women shave their armpits according to a survey conducted by Procter & Gamble.
Every guy does it
Sergei Bubka, a Ukrainian athlete, is considered one of the most famous pole vaulters in history. He set multiple world records and won numerous championships during his career.
The pole acts like a spring, that is why it bends so much at the start of the jump.
Visible symbol of manhood.