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'Daredevil' adventurer Ron Freeman hand-glides his way into history

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ANI London
Last Updated : Aug 12 2013 | 3:25 PM IST

Adventurer Ron Freeman became the first man to smash the 100-metre flight target as he leapt off Worthing Pier in West Sussex with his hand glider and flew 141.5 metres into the English Channel.

According to Sky Sports, it came a day after he claimed he had set a new record by becoming the first person to break the 100-metre mark with 106 metres.

Freeman, 57, admitted to being nervous ahead of his attempt after watching opponent Tony Hughes record a 132.5-metre flight, the report said.

He said after his latest flight that he just got a good lift on take off and knew he was going to go far.

Freeman said he was euphoric despite missing out again on the 10,000-pound jackpot for a 100-metre flight going forwards, choosing a sideway route because of strong winds.

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First Published: Aug 12 2013 | 3:14 PM IST

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