Longest downhill skiing in 24 hours-
Balthasar
Egger sets world record
HEILIGENBLUT, Austria -- Balthasar Egger
drove 103,458 elevator meters or approximately 374 kilometers
on skis into 24 hours, setting the world record for the Longest
downhill skiing in 24 hours
. 
Photo: Balthasar Egger / Großglockner
mountain railways tourism GmbH ( enlarge
photo
)
Balthasar Egger
pulverized the
world record of Franz Venier
from Tirol (92,245 elevator
meters).
Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational
activity and sport involving sliding down snow-covered hills
with long skis attached to each foot. Alpine skiing takes
place at specially developed ski resorts where trees are cut,
slopes are manipulated, snow is groomed and avalanches are
controlled to facilitate the activity.
The downhill is alpine skiing's showpiece
event, and the one with the longest course and the highest
speeds.
The world record was sponsored by Grossglockner
Bergbahnen Touristik GmbH
.
Photo
Gallery: 24 h Downhill world record
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