It was a saucer’s flight to ultimate fame! From the Frisbie Baking Company to the tables of New England colleges, and from there to open fields on university campuses everywhere: a pie tin started a spectacular flight around the world – most likely on a fling by Ivy League students in the late 19th century. It continues aloft, albeit as a more sophisticated piece of sporting equipment. The flying disc – or frisbee – is the focus of a field game which combines some of the best elements found in American football, soccer, basketball and hockey. In ultimate, goals are scored by passing – by flinging the disc to teammates – and catching is the combination of speed, leaping ability and coordination.

Mixed teams from six nations contest the ultimate medals at The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung. As they do so, their conduct on the field will be as impeccable as ever. In the world's only self-officiating sport, athletes arbitrate their own calls ... and rate each other's 'spirit' after the game.

 Flying disc at The World Games 2005