Strong Will to Win (22 pics)

Posted in PICTURES       23 Sep 2010       7352       7 GALLERY VIEW

Philippe Croizon, 42, who had undergone amputation of all four limbs, became the first man in the world without arms and legs, managed to overcome the 22 miles that separate France from the UK.

 

The Frenchman became disabled 16 years ago after he had received a powerful electrical discharge of current while trying to fix a television antenna. The burns were so severe that doctors had to amputate all his limbs.One day after watching a documentary about the swimmers crossing the Channel, Philippe decided that he should try his luck as well.For the last two years, he has been training in the pool at least 30 hours a week and working out at the gym. He has a special prosthesis and a swimsuit that were designed for him for this purpose.French President Nicolas Sarkozy personally wished good luck to the daredevil.Going from the British port of Folkestone at 7.00 am, he finished the race at 9.13 pm in the French city of Wissant... Croizon arrived a few hours earlier than planned.



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dude 14 year s ago
big respect
       
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Giò 14 year s ago
Inspiring!!
       
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hh 14 year s ago
i wish his name was BOB that would make way more sense
       
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lolipop 14 year s ago
hats off!
       
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ludwig_rx 14 year s ago
respect :)
       
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RobG 14 year s ago
Fuck yeah! So awesome.
       
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Peanut 14 year s ago
Tremendous feat.
       
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