Every few years or so, a new type of extreme sport pops up for those people who want to live (and play) close to the edge. Sometimes, that involves jumping out of planes, rolling down hills in giant balls or taking pogo sticks to the next level. Test how extreme your knowledge of these fringe sports is with the extreme sports quiz.
What does the "B" in BASE jumping stand for?
boulders
buildings
The word "BASE" stands for Buildings Antennae Spans Earth.
boo-ya
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The word "BASE" stands for Buildings Antennae Spans Earth.
Wingsuit fliers must use parachutes to land, but they utilize the physics of flying to maximize their flight time on their journey from airplane to ground.
jumping from a plane to a ground target
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Wingsuit fliers must use parachutes to land, but they utilize the physics of flying to maximize their flight time on their journey from airplane to ground.
What did Evel Knievel scale over on his first professional jump?
boxes of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions
Acting as his own press agent, ticket salesman, promoter and emcee, Knievel's first professional jump was 20 feet (6 meters) over boxes of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions.
his family
a blazing fire
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Acting as his own press agent, ticket salesman, promoter and emcee, Knievel's first professional jump was 20 feet (6 meters) over boxes of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions.
During biathlons, what must competitors carry on their backs?
a .22-caliber rifle
A typical biathlon event requires participants to ski for a certain distance, usually between 3 and 5 kilometers (between 1.9 and 3.1 miles), with .22-caliber rifles strapped to their backs.
a 50-pound (22-kilogram) pack
a bicycle
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A typical biathlon event requires participants to ski for a certain distance, usually between 3 and 5 kilometers (between 1.9 and 3.1 miles), with .22-caliber rifles strapped to their backs.
