Coming through! Swiss sets world record for skiing backwards
Elias Ambühl from canton Graubünden has set a new world record for skiing backwards: 131.23km/h (81.5mph). The 24-year-old freeski professional reached the speed on a piste on the Weisshorn in the resort of Arosa.
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DeutschdeSchweizer erzielt Weltrekord im RückwärtsskifahrenRead more: Schweizer erzielt Weltrekord im Rückwärtsskifahren
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FrançaisfrUn Suisse champion du monde de ski en arrièreRead more: Un Suisse champion du monde de ski en arrière
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ItalianoitÈ svizzero il record mondiale di sciata all’indietroRead more: È svizzero il record mondiale di sciata all’indietro
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EspañolesSuizo, campeón mundial de esquí… ¡de espaldas!Read more: Suizo, campeón mundial de esquí… ¡de espaldas!
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PortuguêsptSuíço é campeão mundial de esqui de costasRead more: Suíço é campeão mundial de esqui de costas
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العربيةarبطل العالم في التزلج إلى الخلف.. سويسري!Read more: بطل العالم في التزلج إلى الخلف.. سويسري!
The previous record of 128.7km/h was set by Norwegian skier Anders Backe in 2012.
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