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Why do people do extreme sports? Some of the reasons aren’t always that obvious

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par Odette Hornby, PhD Candidate in Sports Psychology, University of South Wales

Participation in extreme sports has surged since COVID-19, with 490 million people estimated to be taking part globally. This may have been fuelled by a desire to break free from lockdown-induced monotony and an explosion of media coverage showcasing the allure of high-adrenaline activities.

Extreme sports, like Base jumping, free solo climbing, big wave surfing and downhill mountain biking, once reserved for a small percentage of people, are…

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