Caution, danger of deception
The pole vault is not simply an acrobatic jump into the air. This sport demands not only great physical effort from the athletes, but also cognitive skills, spatial orientation and precise timing. However, the picture of pole vaulter Lauren Hyde-Cooling from Australia seems to tell a strange story. Looking at her from the outside, it seems as if she was unable to suppress a yawn during her athletic flight of fancy. Even seasoned sports photographers are impressed by this photo because it is so contemporary. Besides, it’s almost anatomically impossible to yawn in such a moment of high tension, although you might assume that Lauren was actually yawning
