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Select few redefine human abilities

To the average person, swimming a mile in the frigid waters off Antarctica, diving more than 500 feet underwater on a single breath, or climbing the world's highest mountains without the help of extra oxygen would be deadly.

But a select few in the world decide to push the limits of their bodies, and challenge medicine to redefine what is humanly possible. Full story »

Gallery: Dr. Sanjay Gupta tests the limits
Video gallery: Watch more of Dr. Sanjay Gupta on "Life Beyond Limits"
E-mail: Send questions to an extreme sports doctor joining CNN's "House Call"

Editor's Note: Most of the activities profiled in this Special Report are extremely dangerous and are performed or closely monitored by highly trained individuals. You should not attempt them yourself.

TESTING THE LIMITS

CNN Access: Endurance and cold water swimmer Lynne Cox mystifies doctors with her amazing ability to swim in frigid temperatures. Full story »


What feat is most impressive?
Swimming to Antarctica
Diving 525 feet in one breath
Eating 25 pounds of beef a week
Climbing Everest without bottled oxygen
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WATCH DR. GUPTA

Join CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta as he examines the select few who challenge what is humanly possible on "Life Beyond Limits," airing 9 p.m. ET Sunday, May 9.

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