Researchers throw new light on what drives extreme sports

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Updated July 27, 2009 09:50:07

Jumping off the top of a mountain in a suit fitted with wings might sound like a death wish to most. But there are others who call it the experience of a lifetime and a way to make a living. As technology improves - extreme sports have picked up speed and made the seemingly impossible the next challenge....but why do they do it ?

Presenter:Elyse Denman
Speaker: Dr Eric Brymer, sports psychologist from Queensland University of Technology; Justin Jones and James Castrisson, Sydney based adventurers ; Glenn Singleman, athlete

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