Abstract
The popularity of extreme sports is a phenomenon that fi ts into the postmodern narrative of the contemporary
world. The mechanisms revealed through spectacular feats provoke discussion on the dangers involved and the
responsibility borne by athletes. Limit situations, which are an inseparable part of such activities, are moments in
which various needs of modern individuals come to the fore. The social perception of high-risk sports, however,
remains ambiguous. Participation in these activities may evoke controversy. The aim of this article is to better understand
the human being in extreme moments of danger, as well as to attempt to situate the evolving realm of
sport within postmodern reality.