Spain’s Death-Defying Bull Leapers

Spainas Death-Defying Bull Leapers

In the name of entertainment and adrenalin, Spains bull leapers, known as a€œrecortadoresâ€�, continue an ancient tradition that can be traced back to 1500 BC, during King Minos’ reign.


Teams of 5 to 7 bull leapers gather each year in cities like Valencia or Barcelona, to take part in a performance that many compare to theRussian roulette. Each team may face up to three bulls in the ring, at once, taunting and jumping over them just when the beats prepare to impale them.


The bull leapers all look calm and brave, but they donat hesitate to run for their lives after a successful jump or evasion, to stay well clear of the angry bulls. The atmosphere in the bullfighting arena is said to be exhilarating, with the crown cheering every successful trick.


Sure some may call these death-defying artists insane, but I have a lot more respect for them than I do for bullfighters. At least bull leaping doesn’t get the bull killed in a violent way. sadly it can’t quench the Spanish thirst forbull-fighting blood.

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