Fotheringham, who has spina bifida, a paralysis-causing birth defect where the spinal canal and backbone don’t fully close, already set the world record for nailing the first-ever backflip in a wheelchair back in 2008. Although, Fotheringham had been landing the maneuver for almost two years by that point, as this 2006 video shows:

Here’s footage of Wotheringham’s double backflip, which solidifies his place as one of this generation’s dominant young wheelchair athletes:

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Authors: Erik Malinowski

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