| Flying Off Mountains With an Olympic Ski Jumper | Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson is no stranger to soaring through the skies. She's been taking flight for 15 years, jumping from dizzying heights and sliding downhill at staggering speeds. Going from 0 to 60 mph in three seconds, ski jumping is not for the faint of heart. Strap on, it's a thrilling (bone-chilling) ride.
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