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E1 · 36m

Calcio Storico

Rugby meets mixed martial arts in the brutally violent calcio storico, a traditional sport of Florence, Italy, that dates back nearly 500 years.

E2 · 25m

Highland Games

Scotland's Highland games combine a cultural celebration with challenging athletic tests of strength — including the unique caber toss.

E3 · 31m

Freediving

For many in the Philippines, freediving without oxygen is a way of life. It's also a demanding sport that pushes the limits of the human body.

E4 · 31m

Roller Derby

In Austin, Texas, skaters find an inclusive and supportive community in roller derby, a competition that blends high speed and physical combat.

E5 · 31m

Kok Boru

In Kyrgyzstan, players throw themselves into the national sport of kok boru, a rough pololike game played on horses — with a dead goat as the ball.

E6 · 26m

Catch Fétiche

Professional wrestling in the Congo mixes athleticism and showmanship, but adds a layer of voodoo mysticism that makes it unlike anything else.

E7 · 27m

Makepung Lampit

Unique to Bali's Jembrana region, Makepung Lampit puts its own spin on drag racing. The vehicle is a water buffalo, the track a flooded rice field.

E8 · 23m

Pehlwani

Athletes have grappled in Pehlwani wrestling contests for centuries in India. Now women are competing in an arena once reserved for men.