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Amazing! Paraplegic Athlete Lands First Seated Ski Backflip (Video)

Posted by Alice Truong 4 HOURS AGO | 0

Aspiring pro-skier Josh Dueck broke his back in 2004 when a ski flip went wrong, an experience that left him in a wheelchair. But he knew he wanted to return to the slopes. The Sit Ski, or a mono-ski ... Read more

Record-Breaking Freefall Attempts to Break the Speed of Sound

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:30 PM ET | 0

Felix Baumgartner isn’t afraid of heights. He has completed record-breaking B.A.S.E. jumps, from the World Financial Centre T101 in Taipei to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. But now he’s eyeing another height: from... Read more

Wheel-Covered “Rollerman” Races Down Mountain Roads (Video)

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue Feb 7, 2012 12:09 PM ET | 0

If you think street luge is a crazy way to race downhill, wait until you see this video of Jean Yves Blondeau, aka the Rollerman. Wearing the “buggy rollin” suit he invented, Blondeau flies down mountain roads in the French ... Read more

Alaskan Wakeboarder Uses Icebergs for Jumps (Video)

Posted by Alexander Davies Fri Feb 3, 2012 05:46 PM ET | 0

Who says you you can’t go wakeboarding in icy water? In this video, wakeboarder Andy Hurdman proves that if the water’s warm enough to start melting icebergs, it’s warm enough to ride in. The video is actually a teaser ... Read more

Winter X Games Roundup: The 4 Best Moments of 2012

Posted by Alexander Davies Mon Jan 30, 2012 05:17 PM ET | 0

The 2012 Winter X Games wrapped up on Sunday, and this year’s competition was no disappointment. From Shaun White’s stunning fifth straight win and first X Games perfect score to the touching tribute to freeskier Sarah Burke, here are... Read more

New Norwegian BASE Jumping Video Invites Viewers to Virtual Fly Over a Fjord with a 360° View (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Thu Jan 26, 2012 05:43 PM ET | 0

We’ve showcased many BASE jumping/wingsuit flight videos here on Discovery.com; humans soar through the air, sometimes through waterfalls, or with skis, through a natural Chinese tunnel, or in slow motion like superheroes. Now, with 360° video... Read more

Fearless, or Foolish? Kayaker Freya Hoffmeister Attempts to Circumnavigate South America Alone…Again (Interview)

Posted by Stephanie Pearson Thu Jan 26, 2012 03:12 PM ET | 0

In 2009 German kayaker Freya Hoffmeister completed a 332-day, 8,565-mile solo, unsupported paddle around Australia. Not only was she the first woman to survive the shark-infested waters, Hoffmeister was also the fastest person — beating Paul... Read more

Winter X Games Preview: Who and What to Watch in 2012

Posted by Alexander Davies Wed Jan 25, 2012 09:07 AM ET | 0

This week, 200 of the world’s best snowboarders, skiers and snowmobilers are headed to Aspen, Colorado for the Winter X Games, where they’ll battle on the slopes, rails, ramps and half-pipes for spots on the podium and the glory of... Read more

Dashing for Donuts, Raising Money for Charity: The 2012 Krispy Kreme Challenge

Posted by Derek Markham Tue Jan 24, 2012 07:03 PM ET | 0

When you combine a running race with a charity event, and then throw a trip to the local donut shop into the mix, you get an athletic event requiring both fitness and the ability to chow down. And one ... Read more

In the Year of the “Dragon,” Celebrities Remember Bruce Lee in A New Film (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Tue Jan 24, 2012 04:36 PM ET | 0

Happy Chinese New Year! Yesterday marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year, commemorated by the Chinese with fireworks and family time. This latest celebration brings in the Year of the Dragon, which is fitting because it is during ... Read more