From:	The Powerhouse <P.C.Steele@*********.AC.UK>
Subject:	Re: Jumping, Climbing, & Swimming
Date:	Wed, 16 Mar 1994 17:24:02 +0000

In reply to Seth A. Buntain .....

> Anyone have the guiness book of world records handy? i think olympic high
> jump is a little better than 6 feet. In fact, a good high school athlete can
> do 12 to 17 feet regularly. just so you know...

Bloody hell I guess they feed the kids on jumping beans in the states. I think
olympic athletes manage just over 6ft possibly almost as high as 7ft, but don't
quote me.

But think about it, how high can YOU jump ? I'd be suprised if you could jump
and clear without touching a height greater than your own, seeing as most
<western> people average about 5'8 5'10 ....

As to 17ft, do they have wings ?
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