How tall is a pommel horse?

A pommel horse is 3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm) from the floor to the top of the horse body (pommels not included).

What a pommel horse’s height measures

ice hockey goal: 4 ft 0 in (122 cm). An ice hockey goal is taller than a pommel horse by 3 in (7 cm).
Athletics hurdle: 3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm). A pommel horse is taller than an athletics hurdle by 3.5 in (8.3 cm).
Basketball backboard: 3 ft 6 in (106.7 cm). A pommel horse is taller than a basketball backboard by 3.5 in (8.3 cm).

A pommel horse is 3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm) from the floor to the top of the horse body (pommels not included). The federation allows ±1 cm.

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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: International Gymnastics Federation.

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