His name is Felix Baumgartner, born in Austria, 46 years old, and his sport discipline is BASE jumping. Baumgartner is a former military man, recognized for the extremely high level of danger he brings to all his maneuvers. Precisely taking these risks has led him to break many records of free fall, like that time in 2012 when he jumped from the stratosphere.
Photo: TaringaFelix's life philosophy is a constant search for what lies beyond, that desire to discover what awaits on the other side. He started skydiving at the young age of 16, later perfecting his technique in the military, which would trigger a whole professional life of jumping, adrenaline, and new records.
Photo: MashableSince the nineties, he began jumping with the Red Bull team, with whom he perfected precision and reflexes for those low-altitude base jumps. Some time later, he would jump over the English Channel, announcing that he would go for more in his next feat: The supersonic jump.
Photo: FayerwayerHis adventurous and indomitable spirit led him to prepare, along with a group of scientists, engineers, and doctors, what is known as the jump of the century: The Red Bull Stratos. Baumgartner was ready to make history and go beyond the limits of the human being.
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The Red Bull Stratos was a jump from the stratosphere (at 39 km above Earth), reaching speeds of 372 km/h during the 4 min. 22 sec. of free fall. His jump went around the world breaking several records such as: highest manned balloon ascent, fastest speed in free fall, and first human to break the sound barrier without a vehicle.
Photo: TotaljobsThanks to this tremendous feat, he was awarded the Adventurer of the Year Award, granted by National Geographic magazine in 2013. As we mentioned before, Felix is an tireless athlete, which is why in 2014 he participated in racing circuits to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring driving an Audi R8.
Photo: RedbullJust like Felix, you too can unleash your adventurous spirit and share your adventures.
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