“Humanzee” Leo Urban brings high-flying, Tarzan-like parkour to beloved Pyrenees woodlands
Ever since Edgar Rice Burroughs novel Tarzan of the Apes was published in 1912, fans of the orphaned wild man have have aspired to […]
Parisian parkour videos conjure Harrison Ford’s ‘Frantic’ rooftop foray
For anyone that suffers from vertigo, Harrison Ford’s Parisian rooftop scene in Frantic plays out like a nightmare on the silver screen. But for […]
Remembering when 81-year-old Arthur Hickenlooper shocked ‘American Ninja Warrior’ fans
From five-year-old Lylah MacCall to fifty-something Jon Stewart, American Ninja Warrior has a history of embracing participants of all ages, so the Denver crowd […]
Freerunners descend world’s longest parkour course on China’s iconic Tianmen Mountain
China’s famed Tianmen Mountain sports a staircase leading up to a massive opening in the rock known as Heaven’s Gate. For tourists the climb […]
Acroyoga is a family (and friends) affair for sea-green-haired Charity LeBlanc and kids
Charity LeBlanc, who competed at the Miami City Qualifiers on American Ninja Warrior this year, is no one-trick pony. Describing her multitude of interests […]
Stride Challenge: Freerunning finesse needed to navigate massive English Channel breakwater
If you’ve ever stridden across the concrete bumpers in a parking lot, you’ve experienced a wee bit of the challenge that a British freerunning […]
Kings of Instagram: Nicholas Coolridge, Drew Drechsel, Flip Rodriguez tops among ninja warriors
Nicholas Coolridge aka “Modern Tarzan” debuted on season seven of American Ninja Warrior and advanced to the Vegas Finals as a rookie and in […]
Parkour pro Dominic Di Tommaso jumps down 25-step stairs complete with midair front flip
On our previous visit to Lyon, France, we watched in astonishment as skateboarder Aaron “Jaws” Homoki repeatedly hurled himself off a stairway 25-steps high. […]
Warped Wall Wisdom: Test your trivia IQ with the ultimate Ninja Warrior history quiz
In 11 seasons, only one person has ever won the ultimate title of American Ninja Warrior, but tonight a new winner will take home […]
Unleash the Beast: Race on the world’s biggest inflatable obstacle course
With the popularity of televised obstacle racing competitions like American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout and Spartan Race, it’s safe to say the sport is enjoying […]
Freerunners Calen Chan and Ninja Nate turn ‘Jurassic World’ parody into ‘Jurassic Parkour’
When being pursued by a rampaging Tyrannosaurus rex, it’s advisable to be versed in the art of parkour, if one hopes to have any […]
Fire Sport: Firefighter challenge includes ludicrous ladder climbing, Herculean hose pulling
Sports from cricket to soccer hold World Cups every four years to determine the ultimate team. Even bakers have the Coupe du Monde de […]