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80 Year Old Breaks Leg In Ski Jump

80 Year Old Breaks Leg In Ski Jump

Published : 29-Jul-2009 07:20

An 80 year old man broke his leg on Monday when attempting a two metre ski jump on a black run at Mt Buller ski resort in Australia.

Asked by medics why he had attempted the jump, he is reported to have replied, "Life's too short."

The man was flown by air ambulance to Melbourne for treatment after his friend raised the alarm.
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J2Ski would like to wish this Ski Hero a speedy recovery and many more years of going for it!

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