The high jump has been an Olympic discipline since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. In this clip, the predominant jumping technique, the Fosbury flop, is explained and demonstrated step-by-step. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

BMX riders are the cool rebels who do their awesome bike tricks on the back streets, right? Not quite: BMX has now hit the big time and made it to the Olympic Games.
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The residents of Hamburg were once in favor of hosting the Olympic Games, but did they know what it would entail for the daily life in their city?

The town of Hausach gets its own ski jump, and both professional and local playmobile ski enthusiasts are eager to try it out.

How do Martin and Michael fare on the ski jump? And what other events are taking place in the playmobile town of Hausach? Watch this video to find out.

Various residents of Hausach compete with aircraft they have constructed themselves. Who will win?

Author and ex-stripper Funny van Money feels more comfortable naked than with clothes on, but don't think just because she was a table dancer that she's no expert on feminist semiotics! The sporty and intellectual side of this possible future Olympic sport.
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If you thought polo was just a bunch of people on horses slapping a ball around, watched by some rich old ladies in funny hats, you are not all wrong. On the other hand, it makes for some great entertainment! Watch this installment of Rhein Main Aktuell for more!

Obstacle course biking in the heart of Berlin? On a special course called "Pumptrack," bike riders are doing the rounds in the big city. A lot of earth, muscles and creativity went into building this course. Check out this exciting video for a look into inner-city BMXing and mountain biking! Viel Spaß!
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RheinMainTv reporter Maike Dickhaus takes us to 360 Jump, Hesse’s first trampoline arena. Located in the town of Dietzenbach, the facility offers 240 square meters of bouncy bliss — fun for young and old alike!

Before leaving for training camp, the soccer team FSV Frankfurt rang in the New Year. At the New Year's reception, they announced the contract extension of head coach Benno Möhlmann.

At the Frankfurt benefit event Kick for Kids, celebrities of all types played soccer against Formula One racing drivers. The proceeds will benefit children in need. A video by RheinMain TV.

Our fearless reporter joins the cheerleaders of Frankfurt Universe to learn a few steps — and find out what makes cheerleading both challenging and fun.

The European Week of Sport is intended to encourage people to get more exercise and try new activities. Reporter Christian Seelmann headed over to TG Bornheim for some judo training with world champion Alexander Wieczerzak. Will he be able to keep up with a group of six-year-olds?

Youngest Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel returns to his hometown, Heppenheim, just days after his victory in Abu Dhabi. The people of Heppenheim are ecstatic.