They soared through the skies, hurled themselves off cliffs, and pushed their bodies to the limit all in the name of adrenaline.
But with every jump, fly, or take-off comes the horrific possibility that it could be the last one.
For some of the world's most daring thrill-seekers, the quest for the ultimate rush ended in tragedy.
This summer, a string of elite extreme sports stars have died in horrifying accidents across Europe, with their final moments captured on camera.
From the Swiss Alps to the Dolomites, these athletes lived and died by chasing the edge, no matter the cost.
