Think about the last time you jump roped. Was it on an elementary school blacktop singing "Cinderella dressed in yellow"? The day after a visit with a heart doctor? Whenever, it probably wasn't anything like the last time Kristen Bailey, Suzanne Cash, Joe Edney, Anna Holdaway, Ted Lehman, Timothy Martin, Tyler Perez and Lauren Perdue jumped. They're the eight current or incoming NC State students who have won, among them, more than 60 national and world titles in what very well could be a future Olympic sport—jump rope.
In
this Web feature, we introduce you to these eight athletes, many of whom
practice at least three hours a day, seven days a week. You
also can read why jump rope could on the cusp of exploding in popularity
soon—and how these students are at the center of it all.
But to really understand the sport of jump rope, you need to see it.
So check out our exclusive video of the athletes' jaw-dropping tricks and routines. You'll also find links to jump-rope teams and organizations.
