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Viral Collision Sport Revived Despite Fatal Teen Death
8 Feb
Summary
- A teen died from a head injury playing 'run it straight' in 2025.
- The sport involves two individuals sprinting into each other.
- A new league commercialized the dangerous trend despite outrage.

A controversial collision sport, known as 'run it straight,' has been revived as a commercial league, igniting widespread outrage and calls for its immediate shutdown. The sport involves participants sprinting directly at each other for a high-impact collision.
This revival follows the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite in May 2025, who sustained a fatal head injury during an informal game. The incident led to significant scrutiny and bans in Australia and New Zealand.
Despite these events, the Run Nation Championship launched in Sydney, drawing a large crowd and featuring prize money and medical teams. Organizers claim professional events differ from unregulated games, citing rules and athlete vetting. However, health experts warn of severe risks, including concussions and long-term brain damage.
The league's final was moved to Dubai in June 2025 due to backlash, where former player Kevin Proctor sustained a serious head injury. Organizers maintain that sanctioned events are safe for trained professionals and urge the public not to attempt the sport at home.




