VOICED : Slacklining on a high in France

The video introduces slacklining, highlighting Tom Kite Millie's transition from engineering to becoming a top slackliner. Originating in California in the 1980s, slacklining has evolved from a niche activity to a mainstream sport. It offers various disciplines like jump lines and highlining, each with unique challenges. The sport provides both physical and mental benefits, requiring high concentration. Slacklining's popularity has been boosted by media exposure and its adoption in athletic training, including by the French National Alpine ski team.

Who is Tom Kite Millie and what is his significance in the world of slacklining?

• A famous engineer who invented slacklining

• A renowned slackliner who transitioned from engineering

• A professional tightrope walker

• A store owner selling slacklining kits

Where did slacklining originate and in which decade?

• France, 1990s

• California, 1980s

• New York, 1970s

• Australia, 2000s

What is highlining and why is it considered challenging?

• A slacklining technique using a wider line

• A beginner's level of slacklining

• A form of slacklining performed at great heights

• A type of slacklining done underwater

How has Tancred contributed to the popularity of slacklining?

• By inventing new slacklining equipment

• By writing books on slacklining techniques

• By starring in films that showcase the sport

• By organizing international slacklining competitions

Which athletic team uses slacklining as part of their training?

• The Japanese national baseball team

• The Brazilian national soccer team

• The American Olympic gymnastics team

• The French National Alpine ski team