Ticket to slide! Paul McCartney’s ex-wife Heather Mills is crowned the fastest disabled skier of all time after clocking an incredible 102mph in France
- Amputee Heather Mills has been recognized as the fasted disabled skier
- She recorded a staggering speed of 102.5 mph (164.95) down the incline
- Mills lost his left leg after a collision with a police motorcycle in 1993
Heather Mills, ex-wife of Sir Paul McCartney, has been officially recognized as the fastest disabled skier on the planet.
Mills, 55, who has only one leg, reached a staggering speed of 164.95 km/h during an attempt in Vars, south-east France, in 2015.
The former model and amputee’s successful attempt was finally announced in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Mills could now snatch two more record crowns with two more announcements to follow for his skeleton and ski jumping attempts.
Mills reached a staggering speed of 164.95 km/h during an attempt in Vars, south-east France, in 2015
Former model and amputee Heather Mills’ successful attempt has finally been announced in the Guinness Book of World Records
Mills lost her left leg after a collision with a police motorcycle in Kensington, London in 1993. Her left leg was amputated below the knee and she has been using a prosthesis ever since.
Mills then began his competitive skiing career in 2010 at the age of 42, two years after his divorce from legendary Beatle Sir Paul McCartney.
Despite her advanced age, she won 4 gold medals at the World Ski Championships in Aspen in 2012 for the super giant slalom and downhill events.
Skiing is the fastest non-motorized sport and professionals can accelerate faster than most road cars.
In her attempt, Mills went from a standing start to over 60 mph in less than three seconds.
Of her record achievement, Mills said, “I’m thrilled to finally be included in the book!”
“I just hope this inspires a little bit those who have had injuries similar to mine and that they can use this as inspiration to go on and achieve their own dreams and goals, whatever they may be. be.’
Heather Mills, ex-wife of Sir Paul McCartney, has been officially recognized as the fastest disabled skier on the planet by the Guinness Book of World Records
Mills then began his competitive skiing career in 2010 at the age of 42, two years after his divorce from legendary Beatle Sir Paul McCartney. Pictured: Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2002
Heather Mills at the VIP Sports Aid Ski for Gold race during the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup, Schladming, Austria, January 19, 2012
Amputee Mills uses a prosthetic leg specially designed to withstand stress on the ski slope, which she created in team with the London Prosthetic Centre.
Descending a mountain slope with a 48-degree slope at such a frantic pace, it was crucial that Mills had a prosthesis to deal with the pressure.
London Prosthetic Center head Abdo Haidar, who worked with Mills to build the sturdy prosthesis, praised Mills. “I’ve been a prosthetist for many years and have made limbs for cycling and horse riding to Paralympic racing challenges, but nothing compares to skiing. It is the hardest sport for an amputee.
Mills said: “I’m so happy, ecstatic is an understatement!!! I love challenging people’s perception of disability and inspiring those who doubt their abilities, disabled or not, to get off the couch. and do something that will give them the willpower to experience the roller coaster of a lifetime.
“We must not let life die out before it is over, we only have a finite number of seconds, live them.”
