The Back Of The Book

SGMA REPORT: MOST POPULAR SPORTS IN THE USA

4.28.1997

The SGMA surveyed the ten most popular sports in America (U.S. Pop.; 6+; participated at least once in '96). This information was abstracted from an annual study conducted by American Sports Data, Inc., which tracks participation in 62 different sports or recreation-related activities. Participants are listed in thousands (SGMA).

ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS			ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
1.	Bowling	52,179	6.	Tent Camping	38,023
2.	Freshwater Fishing	45,903	7.	Stationary Cycle	35,049
3.	Basketball	45,557	8.	Treadmill	32,856
4.	Billiards	44,530	9.	Fitness Walking	32,516
5.	Free Weights	42,817	10.	Running/Jogging	31,525

PREVIOUS reshwater Fishing 45,903 7. Stationary Cycle 35,049

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