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1) BMX
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BMX riding can be done almost anywhere there is room to balance or race. BMX
competitions focus on speed in race events and tricks in performance events. Learn more
about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in BMX,
part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
2) Motocross
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Motocross can take place wherever there is lots of space and plenty of dirt. Along with
racing, motocross events feature stunning tricks and gravity-defying jumps. Learn more
about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in
Motocross, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
4) Skiing
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Skiers ride the steep slopes at ski hills to practice tricks and techniques. Professional
skiers can reach speeds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Skiing, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
5) Snowboarding
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Snowboarders practice in the snowboard parks at ski resorts. They know they will need a variety of tricks to score well in competitions. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowboarding, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
6) Snowmobiling
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Snowmobile riders follows tracks with steep hills and obstacles. Snowmobiles can go
faster than 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world's
most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Snowmobiling, part of the
Extreme Adrenaline series.
7) Paintball
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A paintball gun is also known as a "marker." This is because these guns were originally used by ranchers and loggers to mark cattle and trees. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Paintball, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
8) Parkour
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Parkour comes from the French word parcours, which means "course." Parkour originated from a French military training routine developed before World War I. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Parkour, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
9) Scuba Diving
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Scuba stands for "self-contained under water breathing apparatus." Divers can use scuba gear to breathe while underwater. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Scuba Diving, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
10) Skydiving
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Skydiving can be done solo or in tandem with an instructor. When tandem jumping, a student is attached to an instructor at the shoulders and hips. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Skydiving, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
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Whitewater rafters use rubber rafts that are both strong and maneuverable. Many of these rafts are self-bailing, meaning water drains out of them on its own. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it with Whitewater Rafting, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
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