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The strange appeal of extreme endurance sport

What is the appeal of extreme endurance sport and why do people do it?

With expert insight from sports psychologists, we look at the physical and psychological effects of why people push themselves to the limits of human capability.

Video by Sam Padget

Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan

With thanks to St Mary's University London, Kings Swimmers & Borja Mucientes

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