Etymology

free running

Today it means: The activity of combining parkour with gymnastics to pass obstacles and demonstrate athletic talent, most often in urban environments. Full definition →

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The story

A term introduced by parkour practitioner Sebastien Foucan in a programme called Jump London as a synonym for parkour. The usage has since changed through the adverse reaction of parkour practitioners to somersaults and non-efficient movements being introduced to the discipline.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.