Seeking the fastest basejumper of them all

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Channel: SWI swissinfo.ch - English · 2009 · Sports

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Base jumpers are often hitting the headlines because of the spectacular nature of the sport and the tragic accidents that sometimes happen. Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Alps has been hosting Switzerland's first ever base jumping race. 44 participants from all over the world vied for the quickest jump time. (swissinfo.ch/SF, 28.10.2009)

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