Blind 'Cannonball' sets world records

Published Nov 20, 2006

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A skiing enthusiast has broken two world records - despite being blind.

Kevin 'Cannonball' Alderton first hit a blistering 169km/h at a course in Les Arcs, France.

And last week, he set an indoor record in Landgraaf, Holland, where he reached more than 90km/h.

Kevin, 35, relies heavily on his partner Susan and his trainer to help him achieve his goal.

He told the Sun: "I trained hard for three months, most of which was spent in my living room wearing skis and a helmet perfecting my position.

"Susan takes pictures of me, then emails them to my trainer in Scotland who sends me feedback.

"On the course I have a two-way radio in my helmet so my guide can speak to me. He alerts me if I veer too far to either side. I am concentrating too hard on what he says to have time to worry about what is coming up in front of me."

Speaking about breaking the records he said: "It gave me a whole new lease of life and proved that my disability could not hold me back."

Kevin lost his sight after trying to stop thugs attacking a woman near his home in Islington, North London. - Ananova.com

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