A Chinese climber who lost both legs to frostbite on Everest four decades ago finally reached the summit Monday, just months after the revocation of a controversial ban on double amputee climbers attempting the world's highest peak.
Crédit photo :L'alpiniste chinois Xia Boyu - © PRAKASH MATHEMA - AFP
Egypt, last Tue, May 8th, the Russian Dmitrii Pavlenko, amputated of his four members has succeeded his world record during a deep dive to 40 m in total autonomy.
We can already congratulate Dmitrii Pavlenko for this incredible challenge and his record will be published very soon on our website as soon as we get the proving documentation reviewed by our experts.
eHWR Team
As a 61 years old sightless athlete , I still remain very disappointed with my 24 hours in Vierzon last october,I am getting ready to take my revenge.
Last December, the state of Nepal introduced measures prohibiting blind people and double amputees from mountain climbing. The measure, judged discriminatory, was finally repealed in March thanks to actions led by campaigners for disabled people’s rights.
Hurghada, on the oriental cost of the Red Sea, next 8th of May, amputed of 4 members, the Russian Dimitri Pavlenko will try a diving to 40 M in total autonomy.
Scott Doolan, 28 years, wants to be the first one to rally the bas camp of the Everest in a Wheel Chair. This paraplegic Australian has mostly anticipated to use his hands to climbup as a wheelbarrow. Eight days of trek!
Written by Annabel Symington (AFP)
This Wednesday 28 of February, at the invitation of the direction of the Spa-Francorchamps, 12 blind persons were present to take the wheel.
Pilot, paraplegic, dare-devil Arthur Williams is the new presenter star of Channel 4. He will comment the winter para-Olympic games of PyeongChang 2018. Zoom on his extraordinary course!
© Sébastien Bozon
This weekend, Clément Gass, blind, wanted to write his name into the victory board exclusively reserved for elite athletes.
