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Watch: Athletes compete in parkour's most prestigious competition

Billed as the most daring freerunning competition in the world, the Red Bull Art of Motion 2022 showcased gravity-defying stunts and tricks. But who was crowned the King and Queen of parkour?

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What kind of person is willing to risk their death in sport?

As the Isle of Man TT notches up its third death in just over a week, we speak to a sports journalist and a psychologist about what makes deadly sports so appealing.

Scenes

Meet the first female air sports pilot in the Middle East

In partnership with Media City

"Flying is freedom for me, you have direct contact with nature, this is what I really love about it."

People

This freerunner scaled Sydney Opera House and the views are incredible

No one had been allowed to freerun around the Sydney Opera House before, but this parkour expert was given free rein.

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Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism

In partnership with Media City

"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."

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Meet the Queen Bikers, Tunisia’s first all-female motorcycle club

In partnership with Media City

"The moment I start the engine, I totally forget about the people, the streets, as my whole being is fused with the bike."

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The parkour pioneers of Qatar are taking the sport to another level

In partnership with Media City

"We fall a lot, but it's part of the game. If you don't fall, that means you're not learning."

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Young Syrians practise 'parkour' in war-ravaged town

"We feel re-born when we're practising 'parkour', we're creating something out of nothing," says leader of the 'parkour' team Ahmed al-Sawas.

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Californian surfing great wins pipeline title a week ahead of 50th

A week before his 50th birthday, surfing legend Kelly Slater defeated 24-year-old local favourite Seth Moniz to win the 2022 World Surf League's Billabong Pro Pipeline title in Hawaii.

Experiences

10 of the most extraordinary travel adventures we brought you in 2021

Take a look back at some of our most popular travel stories this year, and the inspiring adventurers we met along the way.

People

Watch this squirrel man flying into a volcano

Sebastián Álvarez flew into ‘the Devil’s House’, becoming the first person ever to wingsuit in and out of a live volcano.

People

Steep hills and daring jumps: Watch this ultimate freeskier in action

Markus Eder spent two years planning and filming the ultimate ski run in his homeland of northern Italy.

Experiences

Why 'fat biking' is the best winter holiday activity

There are many ways to enjoy the winter months in Europe without strapping on your skis. Here's our guide.

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Endurance enthusiast from Lithuania spent more than 3 hours in ice-filled container

Endurance enthusiast from Lithuania spent more than 3 hours in ice-filled container

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Watch as runners race down the world’s most notorious ski slope

The Descent is a 350 metre race down the world’s toughest ski slope in the beautiful Austrian Alps.

Eco-Innovation

This sport is shaping the future by pushing electric cars to the limit

“I think we push the movement forward at a very fast level compared to a manufacturer...it just elevates everything a lot faster.”

Experiences

Epic European destinations for hikers, bikers, runners and skiers

A guide to the ultimate destinations for lovers of the outdoors.

Experiences

Mount Etna: Hiking up one of the world’s most active volcanoes

Planning a holiday in Sicily? Here’s everything you need to know about climbing Mt Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes.

Experiences

Learning how to kitesurf in Africa's windiest city

We find out what it's like learning to kitesurf in Essaouira.

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Man flies over French ski resort Avoriaz in wingsuit

Fred Fugen was dropped from a helicopter before beginning a deep dive for about 1000 metres at 250km/hour.