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Snowboard-jumping world record to be attempted at Great Wall of China
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The Chinese ski area of Badaling, which sits at the foot of the Great Wall of China, will see an attempt on the world record height for a snowboard jump this winter.

The current record-holder, Heikki Sorsa, achieved a height of 9.3m in a jump at Holmenkollen (Oslo) in Norway in 2001 - regarded as astonishing at the time. The new attempt will be made by Terje Haakonsen of Norway. "No one can guarantee a world record, but we have found the perfect spot for a quarter pipe at the Badaling Resort. The in-run is 28 degrees and you can catch the speed you want," said Haakonsen.

Preparation of the huge 10m high x 20m wide quarter pipe is currently underway.

This report from People's Daily Online.

Watch this space - the event will take place from 2-5 February 2006.
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