Felix Baumgartner

Date of Birth: April 20, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver, daredevil, and BASE jumper renowned for his high-altitude jumps and extreme stunts. Born in Salzburg, Austria, Felix developed an early interest in aeronautics and skydiving. His career began in the early 1990s, and he quickly gained a reputation for his daring feats, including jumping from some of the world’s tallest structures. Baumgartner’s most notable achievement came on October 14, 2012, when he completed a record-breaking jump from the stratosphere as part of the Red Bull Stratos project. He ascended to an altitude of 128,100 feet (39,045 meters) in a helium balloon and free-fell back to Earth, breaking the sound barrier in the process. This historic jump earned him multiple world records and solidified his status as a pioneer in extreme sports. In addition to his skydiving and BASE jumping exploits, Felix has served in the Austrian military, where he was trained in parachuting. His fearless approach to life and passion for pushing the limits of human potential have made him an iconic figure in the world of extreme sports.

5 Interesting Facts about Felix Baumgartner

1. Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier during his 2012 jump from the stratosphere, reaching speeds of 843.6 mph (1,357.6 km/h).

2. He set the world record for the highest manned balloon flight at an altitude of 128,100 feet.

3. Baumgartner’s jump was watched live by millions of people worldwide, setting a record for the most-watched live stream on YouTube at the time.

4. Prior to his famous stratosphere jump, Felix had already made a name for himself by jumping from the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

5. He retired from BASE jumping after his 2012 Red Bull Stratos jump but continues to be involved in aviation and extreme sports.