The sight and sounds of a waterfall are a reminder of nature’s magnificence and energy. For world-renowned skilled whitewater kayaker Gerd Serrasolses, there could be no better feeling than when he freefalls from one among these harmful drops.
Serrasolses is without doubt one of the greatest kayak racers on the planet, having received many worldwide races, and being topped world champ within the course of whereas additionally finishing varied expeditions world wide. He spends a few of his time now instructing and introducing individuals to the game.
The Spaniard is one among 10 of the world’s prime journey athletes which might be featured on Nationwide Geographic’s upcoming 10-part documentary sequence “Fringe of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin,” which premieres on the community on Monday, Sept. 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The sequence takes a have a look at how these excessive athletes overcame setbacks and hardships to grasp their craft by highlighting their resiliency, endurance, and psychological toughness.
Serrasolses’ episode within the sequence, which airs Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m ET, highlights a run through which he nearly drowned after a fall from a 50-foot waterfall in Chiapas, Mexico. And it was all captured on his GoPro.
Earlier than heading out on a latest run, Serrasolses gave Muscle and Health a glimpse at a few of the gear crucial for him to assist him cope with currents that may attain as much as over 45 mph, together with his Pyranha Kayaks Ripper and Galasport Paddle.
These are an important gadgets in Serrasolses’ health club bag.
Comply with Gerd at @gerdserrasolses and tune into National Geographic to see his story on Fringe of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin on Sept. 5 All episodes shall be obtainable on Disney+ starting on Wednesday, Sep. 7
