5 Most Popular Extreme Sports in the US

1. Skateboarding

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Skateboarding has been an important part of youth culture for decades. And it’s not just the sport itself – from Vans shoes to Tony Hawk video games, the culture surrounding skateboarding culture is just as intense. Although it’s now a global phenomenon, skateboarding has a very specific place in American pop culture.

The global skateboard industry has been growing steadily over the years, driven by the rising popularity of skateboarding as a sport and a recreational activity. The increasing number of skateboarding parks and the inclusion of skateboarding as a sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have had a massive impact on the popularity of the sport.

While extreme sports, in general, have seen a boost in popularity since the pandemic, skateboarding still officially reigns as America’s Most Popular Extreme Sport.

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