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Montrealer attempts to set 1st world record for skating backwards — in high heels

Bianca Rossini, a Montreal circus performer wants to set the first Guinness Book of World Records for skating a 100 metres backwards on stiletto heels attached to in-line skates within 30 seconds.

Bianca Rossini makes her attempt at McGill's Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal

Bianca Rossini built her skates using a pair of stilettos she bought at Aldo that are 11.5 cm high. (CBC)

If you thought wearing heels to work was tough, try skating in them — backwards. 

Bianca Rossini, a 23-year-old Montreal circus performer, wants to be the first to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for skating 100 metres backwards on stiletto heels attached to in-line skates.

Her goal was to do it in less than 30 seconds.

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