Alain Robert

Alain Robert (born April 7 1962 in Valence, Drôme, France) is a rock and urban climber.

Accidents

Alain Robert suffered two accidents while still in training. He hasn't had a climbing accident since.

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On January 18, 1982, aged 19, he fell 15 meters when his anchor and rope gave way during training. He fractured his wrists, heels and nose and underwent three operations.

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On September 29, 1982, aged 20, he fell 15 meters when his rope came undone during rappelling. He was in a coma for five days and fractured both forearms, his elbow, pelvis and nose. His elbow was also dislocated and a nerve was damaged leaving him partially paralysed. He suffered cerebral edema and vertigo too. He underwent 6 operations on his hands and elbow.

Related Topics:
Rappelling - Coma - Cerebral edema - Vertigo

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