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Parkour on City Streets Vexes Officials

Parkour, a sort of sport that uses urban spaces as a series of obstacles to spring over and around, is a growing trend in South Florida. But local officials are concerned about the liability issues of careening "traceurs" in public parks and plazas.

November 29, 2011 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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