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What is Parkour, how can you get involved in free running and is it dangerous?

BRITAIN is the first country in the world to officially recognise Parkour as a sport.

Parkour, which is also known as freerunning, involves the climbing and jumping around buildings and outdoor terrain.

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Many schools and universities now offer the sportCredit: Alamy

Is free running dangerous?

Many experts have raised concerns over the safety of Parkour.

A recent tragedy saw British teenage freerunner lose his life on the Paris Metro during a Parkour ‘train surfing’ incident.

Nye Frankie Newman was killed on New Year’s Day in the French capital, his parkour group confirmed.

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