Being a jockey edges out Golf and Cheerleading...
 

in the amusing "toughest sport in the world" rankings ESPN did.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/sportSkills


I don't know how they concluded that there is about as much analytical aptitude required in race riding as there is in a game of badminton ... other than maybe by actually watching jockeys ride races.

8th in the 'nerve' category... right behind surfing.

I'd rather take my chances with a shark.

this ranking system is ridiculous lol

Someone needs to explain to me the analytical aptitude involved in swatting at shuttlecocks.

The endurance category is especially amusing.