Introducing Fierljeppen, The Craziest Sport You've Never Heard Of

In the Dutch province of Friesland, fierljeppen is a national sport. Essentially, the name means "far leaping," and it involves jumping bodies of water, most commonly canals. Wikimedia Commons Participants use a long pole with a plate on the bottom to propel themselves forward and over the canal, much like a pole vaulter. Wikimedia Commons Read More: This Shark Broke Into A Cage...While A Diver Was Still INSIDE The video below explains this interesting sport and shows how it's done.video-player-present Countries around the world have begun to take notice, including the United States and Japan, who have incorporated fierljeppen into...

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