Skateboarding, which originated in the United States as an action sport that was especially popular among young people, has developed into a huge activity that is now practiced all over the world.
The skateboard tricks are today recognized as an art form and a well-known pastime activity, going beyond their original use as a modest means of transportation. By performing daring tricks on their skateboards, expert skateboarders are setting new standards every day.
Leticia Bufoni, a 29-year-old champion skateboarder originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and currently living in Southern California, performed a skateboard grind on the back of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at an altitude of over 9,000 feet to achieve a new Guinness World Record.
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According to the Guinness World Recordthe incredible feat earned her the record for the highest skateboarding grind outside the back of a flying plane.
Leticia boarded a C-130 Hercules, the same aircraft used in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, armed with a nearly 20-pound (9.1 kg) parachute and her skateboard, before emerging from the back in flight popped.
The record book further noted that Leticia already held the record titles for most skateboarding gold medals won at the X Games (street, female) – five total – and most medals won in the X Games summer disciplines (women) – 12 total. Her passion, discipline and impressive talent make her one of the most influential women in skateboarding.
“It’s crazy to think I’m the first person to skateboard in an airplane and make a weak grind in the air. That’s something I didn’t know was possible or not. I’ve never skateboarded in an airplane before. I didn’t think this project would take so much time,’ says Leticia.
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