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"Aleko Gitolendia, a Georgian soldier both legs amputated, aims to establish the record for the longest distance without stopping, swimming in open water, for a person with this type of disability.
During his record attempt Aleko will only use his goggles. All other equipment will be banned. This attempt will probably be made in August this year.
We will follow Aledo with great attention and we wish him already, good luck for his future challenge."

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For the fifth year, the Director of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit invited the members of the Association « Les non voyants et leurs drôles de machines » for their annual driving course.

In Belgium, on 25 of February 2015, 9 blind participants were taking the challenge of driving a car on the mythic Formula 1 Circuit.

Greeted in the F1 paddocks, in the Ferrari stand, the blind team was discovering with anxiety that the parking and track were full of ice.

The Circuit personnel, happy to greet those One Day pilots, were making miracles to ensure a de-snowed track of 3 to 4 meters.

At the wheels of cars generously lend by the driving school BARA, the blind team took their marks, following instructions from Pierre and David, their copilots for the day.

After several rounds, taking confidence in their driving, the members of the association NVDM were not hesitating to push speed a bit despite the unfavorable weather conditions.

As guest, we had Freddy Loix Belgian champion of rallies 2013 – 2014, Vincent Radermecker, pilot with an impressive list of victory, Maxime Soulet, Bentley pilot in Blancpin, without forgetting the memory of our dear friend Pierre Dieudonné , previous winner of Mans 24H in 1991.

Very un-assured, they took also the wheel blindfolded. And, as a matter of fact, they were still alive at the end of the day…

While it was snowing again, José Close has taken out his last resource. The Renault Mégane RS of 265 CV has taken each blind participant for a track baptem of more than 200 Km/h. guaranteed emotions!

For this wonderful time and experience, we want to thank the direction of the Circuit, Pierre Alain Thibault and Chantal Bantz, Driving School BARA and driving instructor Pierre et David. José Close for his auto challenges. Our voluntary staff: Patricia, Sabrina, Agnès, Jacques, Michel, Guillaume and Benoît Michel who greeted the media.

See you next year for a new adventure, we hope a bit sunnier

The team « NVDM »

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On the weekend of February 14, 2015, I went to Cascais near Lisbon almost to attend the first international fencing tournament in the “visually impaired” category.

Four nations were represented : Portugal (the host country), Sweden, Italy, and France.
There were 16 men in our team, and there was also a team of six women.

At the end of the pools, I came first overall. This was not a goal in itself, but it augured well for the rest, because in the first knock-out rounds, I was set against the contestant who came 16th. Too bad it was a French guy...
In the quarter finals, I eliminated a Swedish swordsman, and an Italian in the semifinals.
At last, in the finals, I eliminated another French fencer, and came first in this first international tournament.

What a Valentine’s Day gift for Yolande, my partner and guide, and what a thrill for me!

Another big thank you to Gaël Fischer, my fencing master, and to Laurence Fuhrer Syda, President of the Florival Disabled Sports Club in Guebwiller (Haut-Rhin, Alsace), for their support throughout the year.

Christophe BOULAND

All members of the Ehandicap World Records team wish you a very happy new year – full of challenges and records.
Have a pleasant visit of our Web Site.
“Sportingly yours!”

Odile Hochard, our intrepid runner in the dark, who has already has a world record for 24-hour long-distance runs (with just over 161 kms), strikes again!

In the Oman Desert Marathon, which took place in 6 stages totaling 170 km, from 7th to 15th November, Odile had a taste of what it was like to run in the sand ...

Since only two of the contestants had a visual disability, the idea was not to break a record, but to have fun ...

Congratulations, Odile!

You will soon be able to read about Odile’s new adventure in the "Exploits" pages of our website ...

Just do it. Blind, with my usual trekker friend Philipp, we plan to climb up the Ararat mountain, checking for the Noah’s ark wreck claimed to have run aground on top of mount Ararat. With 5170m high, the Ararat mountain is the top of Turkey, located at the far east, near the Iranian and Armenian border.
An easy way leads us to the base camp, 3200m.  The following day, to allow acclimatization, we climb up to 4200m through a bridle path and go back to the base camp. In the evening, lasting over one hour, a tremendous storm starts, leading to imagine what could have been the deluge! At the sunrise, the entirely cleared peak appears. And the snow fall is gonna make the climb up more risky. After a short nap in the 4200m camp, we wake up at 1:30 am and begin the walk through rocky screes with headlamps. Carefully, step by step, we progress and eventually reach the glacier. When the sun rises, we get on top of the mount Ararat. No Noah’s ark, but a striking sightseeing in every direction. Just the time to shoot some photos and we go down quickly, drifted with an icy wind.
Many thank to Philippe and our Kurdish guide who allowed me to achieve that challenge!
Patrick Goudot
 

Specialized in ultramarathon, Odile Hochard, blind has beaten the feminine world record.
 
This week end, during the event of the 24 hours of Puttelange at the Lacs(57), Odile did not stopped running despite a very unfavorable weather conditions. She left on Saturday June 28th at  15 h, and as encountered very difficult weather including strong rain and thunderstorms.  But despite all of that, at arrival, the meter displayed 161.3 kms for Odile finishing first of her feminine category and second of the race.
 
Incredible outcome for Odile ! Her certification will come in the coming days after having received all of the necessary documents for validation of this record.

Nathalie Cuny, who is visually impaired, recently became the record holder in the discipline, running 150 kms in the 24-hour race in Nice on May 16th and 17th.
Odile Hochard, who is partially-sighted, has also decided to enter the race.
Both will be taking part in the 24-hour race at Putelange-aux-Lacs (Moselle department) on June 28th, and Odile hopes to outrun Nathalie, her rival from the Alpes-Maritimes.
150 kms in 24 hours : will she manage it ? Watch this space….

After a full day of race, 24 hour of Defi (read 24 hours of Challenge) has ended on May 17th at 18:15 at Nice on the well-known Boulevard call Promenade des Anglais.  Launched by the city and the Rotary Club, the aim of the race was to raise consciousness of the insertion of handicapped people in society.

The blind athlete, Nathalie Cuny, 48 years, guided by 22 persons had the objective of running 150 KM in 24 hours.

Mission accomplished!  Enough to enlighten this tired but happy champion, with a last 2 KM lap between the Verdure Theater and the Hotel Negresco.  
“ I had never run more than 42 km. I am very proud to have realized this record”, said Nathalie Cuny.

Nice Matin, May 18, 2014