Felix Baumgartner

Felix Baumgartner
Baumgartner in 2013
Born(1969-04-20)20 April 1969
Salzburg, Austria
Died17 July 2025(2025-07-17) (aged 56)
Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy
Other namesB.A.S.E. 502 – Fearless Felix
Websitefelixbaumgartner.com

Felix Baumgartner (de (20 April 1969 – 17 July 2025) was an Austrian skydiver, daredevil and BASE jumper.[1] He was known for jumping to Earth from a helium balloon from the stratosphere on 14 October 2012 and landing in New Mexico, United States, as part of the Red Bull Stratos project. He set world records for skydiving about 39 km (24 mi), reaching about the top speed of 1,357.64 km/h (843.6 mph), or Mach 1.25. He became the first person to break the sound barrier to the surface without vehicular power.[2][3]

Baumgartner was killed during a paragliding accident on 17 July 2025 in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy at the age of 56.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Abrams, Michael (2006). Birdmen, Batmen, and Skyflyers: Wingsuits and the Pioneers Who Flew in Them, Fell in Them, and Perfected Them. New York City: Harmony Books. pp. 247–251. ISBN 978-1-4000-5491-6.
  2. ↑ "Skydiver fell faster than thought, top speed verified at 844 mph _ or Mach 1.25". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  3. ↑ Amos, Jonathan (14 October 2012). "Skydiver Felix Baumgartner lands highest ever jump". BBC. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  4. ↑ Fermo, colpito da malore precipita con il parapendio: morto il famoso base jumper Felix Baumgartner (in Italian)

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