ESPN has come up with a ranking of "toughest" sports and swimming seems, at least to me, to come up a bit short.
sports.espn.go.com/.../sportSkills
Of course, since it ranks Badminton as equal with Nordic Skiing, it MUST be right. ;)
-LBJ
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I can't see how anyone can rank sports. Each sport is tough in its own way. That is what makes them unique. No you would never see me in a boxing ring, (I think that ranks as the stupidest sport. What do you get out of knocking each other out?) but how many people can I say will also get in the pool and swim more then even 2 laps without complaining it is too hard. I also know a lot about Equestion too (which is ranked pretty low). I personally jump judged at the three day event in Lexingtion and was totally amazed at what I saw. How many people would get up on a horse and be able to stay on as it jumps over fences around six feet high and four feet wide while going at least 25 miles per hour. I know I can't or even have the guts to do it.
I just don't think there is any comparing of sports. They all have thier different degrees of skills and dificulties.
I can't see how anyone can rank sports. Each sport is tough in its own way. That is what makes them unique. No you would never see me in a boxing ring, (I think that ranks as the stupidest sport. What do you get out of knocking each other out?) but how many people can I say will also get in the pool and swim more then even 2 laps without complaining it is too hard. I also know a lot about Equestion too (which is ranked pretty low). I personally jump judged at the three day event in Lexingtion and was totally amazed at what I saw. How many people would get up on a horse and be able to stay on as it jumps over fences around six feet high and four feet wide while going at least 25 miles per hour. I know I can't or even have the guts to do it.
I just don't think there is any comparing of sports. They all have thier different degrees of skills and dificulties.
