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2016
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All big moments start with little ideas powered by imagination and the desire to create something special. From human-powered flight exhibitions to downhill urban ice skating, discover how some of Red Bull's most exciting sporting events came to be. The roots of the events are sometimes surprising and always thrilling.

A History of... is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between April 1, 2016 and on

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6. Breaks, Beats 'n' B-Boys

April 1, 2016

The story of breakdancing began in the 1970s on the streets of New York City. Red Bull BC One's story, including its rise to become the world's premier one-on-one b-boy competition, began in 2004, but draws from generations of hip-hop culture.

5. The Fastest Sport on Skates

April 1, 2016

From a race down a hill covered in fish market ice to a World Cup series that pulls in a quarter of a million spectators annually, this is how the unlikely mashup of a hockey fight and boardercross became the exciting sport of Ice Cross Downhill.

4. Heavy Lines and Desert Drops

April 1, 2016

The stratospheric progression of freeride mountain biking at Red Bull Rampage redefines the upper limits of what is possible on a bike every year. The sport's best riders talk about the most memorable moments from the event's history.

3. The Flying Crusaders

April 1, 2016

In the late 1990s, the finish-line whip began as a way to show off after winning a motocross race, but this stylish trick soon opened the floodgates to a new form of self-expression which inspired a global tour - freestyle motocross.

2. Human-Powered Flight

April 1, 2016

Pilots pursue the dream of human-powered flight with homemade flying machines at the Red Bull Flugtag. Explore the rich history of this aviation contest, full of aircrafts ranging from engineering masterpieces to case studies in duct tape.

1. The Sacred Leap

April 1, 2016

Since the 18th century, the art of cliff diving has evolved well past its Hawaiian origins. Discover how the Cliff Diving World Series got its start and watch rare footage of cliff diving legends performing in their formative years.

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