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Xtreme Sports Injuries

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Courtesy of EXPN

Courtesy of EXPN

From bleeding brains to broken femurs, there have been some pretty nasty injuries to athletes trying to take their sport to the next level. Here's a look at some of the nastiest bumps, bruises and broken bones, as described by the extreme athletes themselves.

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"I ripped my head real bad one time when I was trying to slide a rail. I had a blood clot in my brain. I couldn't skate for about a month because I was dizzy. I had to wait for the blood clot to dissolve and go away before I could get back on my board again."