5 Hardest Sports in the World Ranked

3. Gymnastics

Weighted Average Score: 4.1

The most-watched Olympic sport in the world is extremely challenging, both physically and mentally. Gymnasts need balance, speed, strength, hand-eye coordination and a lot of explosive power. Moreover, the skill set required also changes from event to event. Gymnasts are also very prone to collisions and injuries, making gymnastics one of the hardest sports in the world. Gymnastics is also among the hardest sports for girls, with a lot of them starting when they’re just 4-6 years old. 

Team USA Gymnastics is a regular gold-winner at the Olympics and has sponsorship deals with a number of multinational companies, including NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) etc.