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I jumped off a volcano and hit the ground at 90mph

Wingsuit racer James Boole relives a cliff-jump accident where he broke his back. Despite suffering a major injury, Boole admits he couldn't give up jumping and has relished his return.

Boole said: "It didn't go to plan and I only opened my parachute at 50ft and hit the ground doing the best part of 90mph. I didn't realise I was so close to the ground until it was too late. I did consider not jumping again, but time heals and I fell back in love with this passion of mine. The moment that I jumped off, the moment my feet left the mountain, I realised I was back home again and I've not stopped since."

This clip was taken from 5 live Sport Thursday 23rd October 2014.

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