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Parkour Establishes Competitive Frameworks From Street Movement
Parkour emerged in 1990s France as an unstructured, almost anti-competitive physical practice focused on efficient movement through urban environments, yet within two decades, athletes had created competitive formats, judging criteria, and international championships. This episode traces the unlikely journey from parkour's origins as a discipline practiced by small communities of athletes in Parisian suburbs, through its viral spread via YouTube and social media, to the establishment of the International Parkour Federation and inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics. We examine the specific…
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