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Old 07-29-2010, 11:21 AM
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Default 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.
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Old 07-29-2010, 11:29 AM
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8th in the 'nerve' category... right behind surfing.

I'd rather take my chances with a shark.
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Old 07-29-2010, 11:33 AM
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this ranking system is ridiculous lol
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Old 07-29-2010, 11:33 AM
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Someone needs to explain to me the analytical aptitude involved in swatting at shuttlecocks.
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Old 07-29-2010, 11:35 AM
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The endurance category is especially amusing.
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