101-Year-Old Woman Breaks World Record To Become Oldest Abseiler

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At the age of 101 Doris Long has broken her own world record as the oldest abseiler when she decended the 560ft-high Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, Britain’s tallest building outside of London.

Wind and rain did not deter Ms Long, who has been honoured with an MBE for her charity fundraising for a local charity. She last performed the feat on her 100th birthday in May 2014.

The pensioner, nicknamed Daring Doris, who has previously abseiled alongside new Top Gear host Chris Evans, took up the challenge to raise money for the Rowans Hospice in Waterlooville. Ms Long, who first abseiled at the age of 85, said: ‘I don’t feel afraid and never have I just have a placid nature.’

The centenarian, who is 5ft tall and weighs eight stone, added: ‘I have a look down at the crowd, I am normally looking to see how the other person is getting on.’

Ms Long, who has a daughter, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, received cheers and applause from the crowds below as a band played The Proclaimers’ hit I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) as she reached the bottom of the tower.

Karen Kay, events fundraiser at the Rowans Hospice, said: ‘Doris is an amazing lady and a huge inspiration. She has been abseiling for The Rowans Hospice for more than 10 years now and has raised over £11,000. ‘We can’t thank her enough for supporting local hospice care. Everyone at The Rowans Hospice wishes Doris all the best for this epic challenge.’

Source: Daily Mail