Eddie the Eagle no longer the world’s worst skier – this guy is

He’s called Adrian Solano, and he’s from Venezuela.

Adrian Solano from Venezuela at the FIS World Championships in Finland. It was his first time on skis and on snow. #Lahti2017 pic.twitter.com/KR7LTr03y1

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) February 23, 2017

He’s a total beginner but that didn’t stop him competing in the Nordic ski championships in Finland.

He had only previously trained on wheels. So basically very long rollerskates.

Adrian Solano, we salute you!