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Patrick Pester

What's the most dangerous sport in the world?

Two men box each other in a ring as a referee walks nearby.

Sports offer a variety of benefits, from lowering stress and boosting self-esteem to improving heart and bone health. But they can also pose risks. 

In extreme cases, elite athletes complete seemingly death-defying stunts at major sporting events, such as the Olympics. But which sports are the most dangerous to participants? And which pose the highest risk of death? 

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