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Originated in the South Pacific island of Vanuatu. Inspired by the ritualistic land diving practiced there. Commercialized in New Zealand during the 1980s.

Traces its roots to parachuting. The first recorded parachute jump was made by André-Jacques Garnerin in Paris in 1797. Skydiving as a sport began after the Second World War.

BASE stands for Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth. The sport began in the late 20th century with Carl Boenish, often considered the father of BASE jumping, performing dives in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Historical origins in Polynesia. The first documented accounts are from the late 1700s by Europeans who observed the surfing culture in Hawaii. Surfing became a popular sport worldwide by the mid-20th century.

Originated as a sport in the late 19th century. It has roots in European alpinism but developed independently as a recreational activity, especially in the UK and USA.

Began in California in the 1970s. It evolved from cyclists modifying their bikes to handle rough terrain. The first purpose-built mountain bike is credited to Joe Breeze in 1978.

Has its origins in France and was developed by David Belle in the late 1980s and 1990s. Based on military obstacle course training.

Emerging in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s, it was originally called 'sidewalk surfing'. It was heavily influenced by the surfing culture on the West Coast.

Developed in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. It grew from a combination of skiing, sledding, and skateboarding, especially influenced by the invention of the 'Snurfer' by Sherman Poppen.

Dates back to the late 20th century. Combines aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, and gymnastics into one extreme sport.

Originated from the practice of river running for exploration and transportation. Whitewater rafting as a sport became popular in the mid-20th century, with the availability of more durable rafts.

Stands for Bicycle Motocross. Started in the early 1970s in Southern California. Inspired by motocross, children and teenagers began racing their bicycles on dirt tracks.

Developed in the USA in the 1960s and 1970s. Combines elements of surfing and sailing. The sport was popularized by Hoyle Schweitzer and Jim Drake with the invention of the modern windsurfer.

Bouldering as a distinct activity originated in France in the late 19th century. It evolved from alpine rock climbing to become its own sport, focusing on climbing short but challenging routes without ropes.

Originated from caving and mountaineering traditions. Became popular as an adventure sport in Europe in the 1980s. Involves traveling down creeks or streams within a canyon using a variety of techniques.

Its development as a sport began in the 1960s. Derived from the aeronautical experiments of pioneers such as Otto Lilienthal. Modern hang gliding reached a broader audience with improved safety and technology in the 1970s.

Originated in Japan in the 1970s. It was popularized by racers who would intentionally oversteer, losing traction in the rear wheels through turns. The sport gained international exposure in the late 1990s and 2000s.

Emerged as a sport in the 1950s and 60s after the development of parachute designs suitable for gliding. Became popular in the French Alps in the late 1970s and has since become a widely practiced extreme sport.

Evolved from mountaineering and rock climbing to tackle frozen waterfalls and ice faces. Its popularity increased with the advent of modern ice climbing equipment in the 1970s and 1980s.