Blind skiier breaks downhill speed record

A former British soldier set a new downhill speed skiing record by a blind person of 162.45 kilometres per hour (100.94 mph). Kevin Alderton set the record at Les Arcs on what is known as the Flying Kilometre.

He was guided on the slope through radio speakers in his helmet by coach Norman Clarke. Afterwards, Alderton said the sensation had been amazing and his feat showed that disability is no barrier to achievement. He said he hoped that his achievement would inspire others to try things they might not normally do.

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[TheFatbouy]

good job he's blind, would have shit himself if he could see how steep it was

[carlosewm]

Suicide attempt detected.

[2legit2hit]

0:26 you smack the airs ass, YOU DIE

[Kalos131]

i broke my arm snowboarding i hit ice did a flip and landed on my arm on some ice

[twinnuke]

@louie275056 No he just plopped on a pair of fucking ski's, aimed down hill and did a hundred and 9 fucking miles per hour WITHOUT A REASON. Of course jesus christ. He did it on purpose. Ugh

[undertyped1]

hes not ok hes blind

[TehJamsiJK]

i think they thought he would be able to respawn if he died.

[PotatoGunsRule]

Awesome man! I'm a ski instructor and I will use this story in my lessons to encourage my beginners. Keep skiing and I hope to meet you one day.

[jaxdaman999]

no shit he won the blind ski record hes the only skier thats blind

[kittyburger000]

He broke his speed record whilest lying on his back xD

[harrybone747]

I dont think he realised he was spraying the champagin in the dudes face.