Most Difficult Olympic Sport?

Gymnastics - the all-around events

It's an extremely demanding regimen - which is why you don't see old gymnasts:p

I would say the Triathlon because it is three disciplines in one and you have to do them back-to-back with no break.

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Decathlon, triathlon and boxing.

Saying everyone knows how to box is like saying everyone knows how to dive into a pool because they can do a cannon ball.

Going through a boxing tournament is very demanding. It's tough for a body to recover in a day or two to be ready for the next fight.

For those that said pentathlon...Why is doing 5 events more difficult that doing 10, like in the decathlon?

Anyone that thinks boxing isn't hard, just try shadow boxing for three rounds. You'll get gassed big time. Now try it with someone beating you in the head and ribs and stomach 50 or 100 times a round. You'll learn the meaning of tough.

By the way, that head gear doesn't stop your brain from bouncing off the inside of your skull. It still hurts or you wouldn't see people getting knocked out. Besides, the headgear doesn't protect your face, it mainly protects your temples.

Let's also toss water polo into the conversation...

1. Rifle Prone: you have to be incredibly still and use a gun with the assistance of technology. If you aim it in the wrong direction, you could shoot yourself.
2. Ping Pong: Very vigorous and dangerous sport. You could stumble and hit your head on the table.
3. Beach Volleyball: It is risky, with a strong chance of bikini twist.

This is kind of funny. Once you make it to the Olympics you're one of the best in the world at whatever you do. You've trained your brains out. You're going up against the best amateurs (and paid athletes from some countries) in the world. It's all hard. Don't get me wrong, it's a legitimate debate, but I couldn't help but chuckle to myself when it crossed my mind that it's like debating whether it's better to start climbing a mountain with your left foot first, or your right foot.

Carry on...

Gymnastics All Around


Horse , Bars , Floor exercises ........ they make it seem so easy

They all have the exact same level of difficulty. To be a the number 1 sportsmen in the world in any field is a lifetime of sacrifice

What about Judo?

I think synchronize swimming is the most difficult sport in Olympics among all because the players can't barely see their partner or team mate perhaps, so this requires complete focus in order to be synchronize.

I think the Triathlon

For me water polo.

Russian Roulette would be the most difficult to train for.

Id say boxing.
If you cant run very fast you just come last no big drama.
But if you cant box you get your head thumped in. lol

I have to say after watching the gymnastic feats, I'm truly amazed by the level of skill and danger.

everything is hard for a lazy guy !

I'd say that gymnastics is probably one of the most difficult sports. I mean they are all difficult... that is why they are OLYMPIC sports.

Sure you could argue race-walking isn't all that hard, but could you do what they do?

I was watching a team rowing event the other night, and good lord those ladies and men are paddling like their life depends on it for what seems like the longest distance. Sure they are conditioned for it, but damn...

BP

i think boxing and gymnastics....

I thought I should've rephrased my question to "Most difficult Olympic sport to learn".....

I also think it's Gymnastics, even though I play volleyball and know that it's one of the hardest sports to play. Believe me, it's not as simple as you watch on TV. haha.

I would vote for diving. They have to enter the water without splashing. How are you supposed to do 10 somersaults and not splash? Gimme a break. Thats ridiculous.

The most difficult Olympic sport is the one where the equipment is faulty. Like the pole vaulter whose stick broke into 3 pieces.

Weightlifting is hectic!!! One wrong move and you have the potential to break bones and totally dislocate limbs LOL

I think you can't compare them, on that level, there are no easy ones, just insanely difficult because you have to be almost perfect in that sport(5-6 hours of training+few hours of mental training per day for years...).

Equestrian is INCREDIBLY hard. I used to train in dressage and it's a hard discipline to master. You have to be one with your horse, give commands, and look like you're doing nothing. All at the same time.

Gymnastics is hard, as are events like the decathlon and diving.

The Luge! You get strapped to a sled and point your toes. Very hard.

1. decathlon
2. mens basketball you must play in the nba

I wasn't aware the Triathlon was an Olympic sport. Learn something new every day.

Personally, I think you'd almost have to split this up into different categories. Different events take different levels of skill and stamina.

As far as bodyweight strength goes, I think Gymnastics would win hands down. On the other hand, Weightlifting takes quite a bit of strength too, eh?

I don't see events like the Decathlon even coming close because they have breaks between every event. Also, they're like a "jack of all trades, master of none". In most cases they wouldn't even medal in any of the individual events.

I was just watching "Rocky 2" where "Mickey" (Burgess Meredith) was telling "Rocky" how he had to train 45,000 minutes over a 10 week stretch for a 45 minute (15 round) fight. That's a lot of work. There's no doubt that Boxing is also a tough sport - but, they get breaks in between rounds.

My thoughts are that the Triathlon is by far the toughest.

What does that consist of again? The Intermediate (or Standard) distance; commonly referred to as the "Olympic distance": 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles) swim, 40 kilometers (25 miles) bike, 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) run. All of these are done in immediate succession.

Triathlon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'd put it between this and the Marathon.

The pole vault must be so difficult and a little scary,

When resurrecting two year old threads become an Olympic sport we'll have a lot of contenders here.

When I participated in the Olympics it was hard. I got so exhausted. It was so gruelling that I just plain quit, turned off the TV, and read a book instead.

I'd think that gymnastics would require the most coordination and athleticism.

But boxing by far is the toughest sport.

I know I find it difficult to learn and do anything requiring skills, the right movements,
techniques, a lot of steps in a certain order, and a lot to things to remember. That
would cover gymnastics, figure skating, martial arts, boxing...

In terms of physical difficulty, I thought about my last more than minor injuries and how
long it took to recuperate. Three days to feel up to par after getting a deep puncture
wound in my hand from a large dog biting me. Months before my wrist did not hurt
after breaking a fall.

So, with respect to physical difficulty, I'd give it to the sports where recovering from wounds
in addition to the physical exertion is part of the package. Boxing, hockey, gymnastics...

Triathlon and Synchronized Swimming

I don't think I will be able to do Triathlon in my whole life.
Synchronized swimming is one of my favorite sports because I love how they can swim and still managed to keep their poise.