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New Land Speed Record Set
New Land Speed Record Set
New Land Speed Record Set
A new land speed record has been set by Mike Newman from England. He drove a modified 1200 horsepower Nissan GT-R at 200 miles per hour, not that fast you say? Mike is blind! It’s a world record for land speed for a blind person.
Blind Appalachian Trail Hiker, Bill Irwin, Has Passed Away
Blind Appalachian Trail Hiker, Bill Irwin, Has Passed Away
Blind Appalachian Trail Hiker, Bill Irwin, Has Passed Away
I was very sad to read this weekend that Bill Irwin had passed away. Who is Mr. Irwin? He is the first hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. He was 73. In November 1990, Mr. Irwin and Orient, his guide dog, arrived in Millinocket. Their journey took nine months and was a total of 2,167 miles...
Blind Pole Vaulter Makes State Championships
Blind Pole Vaulter Makes State Championships
Blind Pole Vaulter Makes State Championships
< Most people would find the sport of pole vaulting extremely difficult, which it is, but doing it when you’re legally blind, now that is a tough task indeed. It doesn’t seem to affect Aria Ottmueller form Arizona as she has excelled in the sport qualifying in the Arizona track and field state championships.