Thelma Forbes said she was buffeted by wind during the 'absolutely terrifying' 110m (330ft) descent.
She said she ran into weather problems during her abseil on 26 August."Then the wind picked up and blew me about. I couldn't get my feet back on the wall. I was gasping for breath."The 90-year-old completed the descent without mishap and is planning further adventures including a flying lesson, a zip wire experience and her first tattoo.
Thelma's daughter, Janine Forbes, said: "Mum is the most determined person I know. You may think she is a meek and mild little old lady, but she has a will of iron and once she has set her sights on something, nothing can stop her.", the late Doris Long, have made the Spinnaker Tower descent, raising more than £500,000 for charities.
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