The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Swimming

Swimming isn't just for Olympic pools. Distance swimmers often hop into the freezing ocean or questionable lakes. Sometimes people find that they have pushed themselves to their limit and drown. Not much can be done about it if you're in the middle of a large body of water completely alone. 

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The More You Know

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