Nov 23, 2009: Recortadores

[xoxoxoBruce]

Running with the bulls is foolhardy, fighting the bulls is even more so, but these bull jumpers are just crazy.

Flying through the air these amazing bull leapers compete in the ultimate game of chance. Displaying flips, leaps and jumps these modern day Spanish 'Recortadores' continue a bull leaping tradition that goes back to the legendary King Minos from Crete's Minoan civilisation around 1500 BC. Each year, bull fighting teams from all over Spain descend upon the Plaza de Toros stadium in Valencia to battle in this daring competition.

With as many as three bulls in the ring at any one time, each 'Recortadores' team - made up of between 5 and 7 members - go head-to-head in a dangerous and skilful performance which can last up to four hours.

Three bulls running around in the ring at the same time? Sounds like a triple threat I'd want no part of.

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