An athlete who has landed entirely on the bun of a pole vault pit can be spine boarded using, in large part, normal techniques and procedures. In the event that the athlete is in an awkward position or has landed in the box, a vertical lift may be warranted for extrication.
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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Both statements are accurate. The first statement is true because if an athlete has landed entirely on the bun of a pole vault pit, normal spine boarding techniques can largely be used, assuming the athlete's position allows for it. The second statement is also true because if an athlete is in an awkward position or has landed in the box (the area where the pole is planted during the vault), a vertical lift may be necessary for safe extrication to avoid further injury.

An Athlete Who Has Landed Entirely on the Bun of a Pole