By Heather Riccio

      Ever wanted to swim with the sharks or jump out of an airplane at 8000 feet? Ever wanted to roll down a hill in a giant ball or jump off a bridge? If you have, it doesn't mean you want to kill yourself, it means you're an extreme girl. You have the guts, the heart and, for a lack of a better saying, the balls to go for a thrill.

We've laid out some of the most common extreme sports that range from ones that will someday be considered in the Olympics to the absolutely outrageous. For those who aren't quite there yet, maybe by learning more about these sports you'll finally take the plunge (literally!). Just don't second guess yourself and as always, only do what you feel comfortable with.

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