What is Fierljeppen? A look at the Netherland's extreme canal vaulting sport

After a 10-year break, the Dutch city of Haarlem welcomed back Red Bull Fierste Ljepper to celebrate the oldest extreme sport of the Netherlands. But how did this intense sport come to be?
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[@jefw1699]

is there someplace you can do this as a tourist?

[@willemh3319]

this was in haarlem on the spaarne koude hoek

[@maritaikonen4662]

Mad respect for the safety person laying on a yellow board, ready to strike when needed. I would love to try this sport : D

[@tentrickspony8925]

Wow ❤🎉❤

[@masterchiefy830]

Kudos Redbull for creating and sponsoring extreme sports but they must get a new cameraman like the ones in nitro circus.

[@Mila_Wrathhammer]

It's not dutch, it's Frisian.

[@MissusChanandlerBong]

camera man really sucks at filming