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Blind British skier aims to set new world speed skiing record
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Kevin Alderton, also known as ‘Cannonball’ is hoping to set a new world record this weekend - in blind speed skiing.
The attempt will hopefully take place on the Flying K in Les Arcs, having been postponed once due to a high avalanche risk in the area... Kevin was a competitive skier before being blinded by thugs in London 8 years ago. He is also raising money with his attempt for the charity, St Dunstan’s, which helped him get back into the sport.
http://www.cambs-times.co.uk/content/cambstimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=CATOnline&category=SportGeneric&tBrand=cambs24&tCategory=SportCAT&itemid=WEED13%20Apr%202006%2015%3A26%3A32%3A730
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=355216
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RESPECT! - I have eyed up that 'Flying K' all season with some trepidation - (76 degree start section) as locally I have been given the opportunity for one run on it. I am currently deciding whether or not my life will be enhanced if I do it.
Kevin Alderton good on you! - I hope you achieve 120mph and if you are delayed until Monday, I will come and cheer you on in person!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
He did set a new record (a fraction over 100mph). Saw a bit of action on the KL this morning; it's mighty impressive/scary!
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Back in 1987 Graham Wilkie of GB set the world speed skiing record [for the regular-sighted] at 132 mph, also in Les Arcs.
So ... this is the second world record in this event for a Brit.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Kevin, ski well, have fun, be safe. The goal is to enjoy your sport, it the record comes, it comes. Alex Lowe was once asked who the best climber in the world was, his response was, "the one who is having the most fun." Great answer. So, be the best skier in the world this weekend. The dadster.
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Kevin Alderton, also known as ‘Cannonball’ is hoping to set a new world record this weekend - in blind speed skiing. The attempt will hopefully take place on the Flying K in Les Arcs, having been postponed once due to a high avalanche risk in the area... Kevin was a competitive skier before being blinded by thugs in London 8 years ago. He is also raising money with his attempt for the charity, St Dunstan’s, which helped him get back into the sport.
