After being airborne, the jumper lands in the sandpit placed on the other side of the take-off board.
Markus Rehm at Tokyo Paralympics Rehm admitted to worrying that the postponement would mean he would never get back to the best shape of his life.
His record would stand for 23 years, until American Mike Powell jumped.
After the final one, the doctors broke the news: His sight wasn't going to be saved.
He listens to the broadcasts and then postgame shows Christian McCaffrey even sent him a jersey, with the message, "Keep inspiring! No need for sight when you have a vision.
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