Congratulations to French speed skier Simon Billy who broke the world record for fastest skier yesterday at La Forêt Blanche with a blistering speed of 255.5 km/h (158.76 mph). Cheers to Simon, the fastest skier in the history of the world! Here is his record breaking run:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....