Josh Dueck performs first ever wheelchair ski backflip

Canadian paralympian Josh Dueck has become the first person to complete a backflip using a sit-ski designed for wheelchair users.

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Published 26 November 2012 5:22pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

Source: SBS

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Canadian paralympian Josh Dueck has gone where no skier has gone before. He's become the first to complete a backflip using a sit-ski designed for wheelchair users.

Josh Dueck's exploits have been documented in his movie, 'The Freedom Chair', which is winning praise around the world.

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