In-line skater Taig Khris, the most decorated athlete in extreme sports, jumped from 41 feet off the Eiffel Tower onto a ramp, setting a world record. Khris (aka the "Ramp Warrior") launched himself off the first floor of the Parisian landmark onto a ramp, before remaining on his feet for an impressive celebratory skate, then hitting the deck and plowing through a bundle of safety boxes.
The 34-year-old was attempting a new Guinness world record for the longest free fall from a structure onto a landing ramp.
It was also the world's highest jump on roller skates. After the stunt, the French fruitloop said, "Two years nonstop, I didn't sleep for nights and nights for that small moment up there and now, as you can see, I made it. So that's cool. I've never had such a strong adrenaline rush."
The previous Guinness record for the highest jump on roller skates was the 28-foot world record set by American Danny Way.


























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Wednesday 02 June
By skeptical reader
BS That doesn't count he fell at the bottom of the ramp NO RECORD!!
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Wednesday 02 June
By Freefall
Watch again he didn't fall, he slid out so he would be able to slow down before hitting the end. YES RECORD!!!!
Wednesday 02 June
By joe
no.like the other guy said he landed it and dumped out to slow his ending
Wednesday 02 June
By Shawn White
I agree with you,,the guy is good, very very good, but when you fall, you fall short of the record...my opinion only..
but a tremendous effort at the world record...again you can't fall, you have to come to a complete stop standing up...
peace to all
S.white
Wednesday 02 June
By Dean
I was hoping the fool would learn a lesson and break his neck and go away!!
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Wednesday 02 June
By danny
to the comment from Shawn White, if this is the brilliant snow skater Shawn white, can you do us all a favor and do this jump and show them how to set a record the right way>>> just asking...you may not be shawn white, and if not, please disregard request but if it is Shawn White..man can you show them how it should be done??? your a super snow board skater and I know this would be a breeze for you to do...would ya do it shawn??...I'm a huge fan of yours and love your laid back,,cool ways..
Wednesday 02 June
By Rachel
hey is that you Shawn?..I mean Shawn White? Man I think you are the greatest ever...dude you rule....how are you doing man? and when are you gonna be out on the circuit again??...
Wednesday 02 June
By kelly
oh my god...Shawn White..I love you and all you do...hope to see you out there soon...and think your one of the greats thats so cool..I appreciate all you've done for the world of snow board skating..you rule man...yes you do...and I love you..so much..have all your pics on my wall.....
Wednesday 02 June
By matt
Danny Way does not "rollerskate"!!! Wow i though rollerblading was gone for good, now this. And on top of it he didnt even land it. So lame. Go youtube Danny Way dropping out of a helicopter and landing!!!
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Wednesday 02 June
By tlc
What the hell's the point? Just crazy nonsense.
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Wednesday 02 June
By gritty
I'd probably sh*t my pants thinking about it, but c'mon, he didn't even land it!
Even if he had, it's nothing compared to a skateboarder jumping out of a helicopter.
People still rollerblade?
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Wednesday 02 June
By David S.
Sheesh, give the guy some credit for having the balls to do this. Skaters can be a bit nuts anyway, but not like this guy. That was awesome.
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Wednesday 02 June
By Lois
I think the writer of this story was right when he referred to the skater as "The French Fruit Loop."
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Wednesday 02 June
By jimmy
to shawn white..if your the snow board skater, dude you rule...I mean wow,,I wish this was you man..I know you'd do it and rule the entire act...god man...your awesome..again.like everyone else if not you man, please disregard my comments but if its you Shawn,,damn man,,you are the bomb and I love your stuff from day one dude..and thats real man.
Wednesday 02 June
By rob
really, whats the purpose of this?
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Wednesday 02 June
By joseph
who the heck cant do that!
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Wednesday 02 June
By Michael
By any sensible measure, this is a seriously lame publicity stunt.
Lots of hype and manufactured drama -- no skill involved.
My drunken uncle has taken bigger risks by walking down a flight of stairs -- and I could have fallen head first off of the perch and went to have lunch.
What possible risk of injury was there?
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Thursday 03 June
By rich
Yawn.... Not saying that I could do it, but that was really lame/boring. If he managed to stay on his feet, I might have been impressed.
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Wednesday 02 June
By John
More jack assedness--spoon fed to the gullible. Wow, wouldn't it be great if they showed some guy getting an A on his bio exam.
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Wednesday 02 June
By sunny
Some people have 'waaaaaay too much time on their hands.
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