Currently, the rate of catastrophic injury in the pole vault stands at two per year with a fatality rate of one per year. Based on current data and estimates, the number of pole-vault-related injuries is likely to increase.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Only the first statement is true.
C) Only the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The first statement provides specific statistics on the rate of catastrophic injuries and fatalities in pole vaulting, indicating it is based on current data. The second statement logically follows from the first, suggesting an increase in injuries based on trends or expert estimates, making both statements true.

Currently, the Rate of Catastrophic Injury in the Pole Vault