Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, who broke the sound barrier in a jump, passes away in paragliding mishap
Well-known extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, who made headlines in 2012 for being the first skydiver to break the sound barrier during a 24-mile jump from the stratosphere, tragically passed away in a paragliding crash on the coast of Italy at the age of 56. The incident occurred in the city of Porto Sant Elpidio, where Baumgartner collided with a swimming pool. The mayor of the city, Massimiliano Ciarpella, expressed sorrow over the loss of Baumgartner, hailing him as a globally recognized figure in extreme flight. Baumgartner, nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” achieved his record-breaking jump as part of the Red Bull Stratos team, reaching speeds of 843.6 mph during the descent. His remarkable feat captured the attention of millions worldwide when he successfully landed in the New Mexico desert after plunging into freefall high above Earth. Baumgartner, a former Austrian military parachutist, was involved in numerous daredevil stunts throughout his career, demonstrating his passion for extreme aerial activities.
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