suttle

Verb.

In pole vaulting, if a competitor sets a personal record another athlete tackles him/her immediately upon landing, thus ruining their personal celebration. Named for Kellie Suttle, a world class pole vaulter known for tackling fellow athletes when they clear a personal record height.

Sergei was suttled by Jim Bob after setting a new world record in the pole vault ruining his celebration.

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