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fromUnofficial Networks
3 days ago

Remembering The Dangerous Drone Mishap That Nearly Took Out A Legendary Ski Racer

A 22-pound broadcast drone malfunctioned and nearly struck Marcel Hirscher during a 2015 ski race in Italy, falling 65 feet and prompting a temporary World Cup drone ban.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 96 | Kelly Brush - Founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation - SnowBrains

Kelly Brush is a former collegiate ski racer whose life changed in an instant after a ski racing accident left her paralyzed while competing for Middlebury College. Instead of stepping away from the sport, Kelly helped build one of the most impactful non-profits in the outdoor world. The Kelly Brush Foundation supports people with spinal cord injuries through adaptive sports grants and by funding cutting-edge research aimed at curing paralysis.
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