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Rollerblader Leaps From Eiffel Tower, Sets Record

By Kim_Hartman,  Newser User

Posted May 31, 2010 12:56 AM CDT | Promoted on Newser May 31, 2010 9:54 AM CDT

(User Submitted) – A Rollerblader broke a world record on Saturday, jumping from the French landmark onto a huge ramp while thousands of spectators below cheered him on—and into the ranks of the Guinness Book of World Records. It took world champion skater Taig Khris two attempts to complete the feat; he lost his footing on the first. The Tower stands 1,063 feet tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. Read the full article.

French Roller World Champion Taig Khris jumps from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower as he breaks a jumping world record, in Paris, Saturday May 29, 2010.
French Roller World Champion Taig Khris jumps from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower as he breaks a jumping world record, in Paris, Saturday May 29, 2010.   (AP)
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Champion roller skater Taig Khris sets a new world record by jumping off the Eiffel Tower in Paris.   (Reuters)

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hamsammichs
Jun 1, 2010 12:58 PM CDT
hahaha, he didnt even rollerblade. he merely fell on to a ramp and slid into the pads. how amazing.
MisterPlinkett
Jun 1, 2010 2:41 AM CDT
that...was...so...LAME! ZZZzzzzzzzz

best part was when he flashed the red bull product placement at the end....
HANKHILL
Jun 1, 2010 1:05 AM CDT
way cool dude best of luck on next gig
 

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