Name: Curling…in the clouds?
Uploaded: 2026-02-23T21:59:44+08:00
Duration: PT54.934S
Description: Extreme athletes have taken winter sports to new heights, performing biathlon and curling on a platform attached to a hot air balloon 1,700 meters above central Russia. Braving temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius, the project combined Olympic disciplines

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Extreme athletes have taken winter sports to new heights, performing biathlon and curling on a platform attached to a hot air balloon 1,700 meters above central Russia. Braving temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius, the project combined Olympic disciplines with skydiving and ballooning to create a record-setting spectacle. Brazilian athlete Carol Chafauzer said sport continues to connect people across borders – even at breathtaking altitudes.

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