Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver, daredevil and BASE jumper, famous for his historic jump from the stratosphere on October 14, 2012.
As part of the Red Bull Stratos project, he flew to the edge of space in a helium balloon and then jumped back to Earth, landing in New Mexico, USA.
This groundbreaking achievement made him an international figure and set many records, including highest jump and fastest freefall.
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- Full name: Felix Baumgartner
- Stage name: Felix Baumgartner
- Date of birth: April 20, 1969
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of birth: Salzburg, Austria
- Nationality: Austrian
- Occupation: Parachute jumper and daredevil
- Height: 1.7m
- Parents: Eva Baumgartner, Felix Baumgartner
- Siblings: Gerard Baumgartner
- Partners: Nicole Öttl (former) and Mihaela Rădulescu
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Felix Baumgartner was born on April 20, 1969 in Salzburg, Austria, to parents Eva Baumgartner and Felix Baumgartner.
He grew up with an older brother, Gerard Baumgartner, and pursued a career in mechanical engineering before discovering his passion for extreme sports.
Baumgartner started skydiving at the age of 16 and later joined the Austrian army’s demonstration team. Although he is of Austrian ethnicity, little is known about his religious beliefs.
Career
Felix Baumgartner’s skydiving career began at the age of 16 when he first honed his precision skydiving skills in the Austrian army.
His early experiences laid the foundation for his future endeavors in extreme sports, leading him to switch to BASE jumping in the late 1990s.
Baumgartner quickly became famous for his daring jumps from some of the world’s most iconic structures, including the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil.
These outstanding feats highlighted his fearless approach to the sport and established him as a leading figure in the extreme adventure scene.
In 2012, Baumgartner gained global recognition for his historic jump from the stratosphere, reaching an astonishing height of 39,045 meters (128,100 feet).
Part of the Red Bull Stratos project, this record-breaking skydive made Baumgartner the first person to break the sound barrier without using an airplane.
His landing reached a speed of 1,342 km/h (834 mph), also setting records for the highest free fall and highest manned balloon flight ever recorded.
This remarkable achievement cemented his reputation as a pioneer in aerial exploration, and demonstrated his exceptional courage and determination in pushing the boundaries of flight of humans.
Baumgartner’s epic jump was supported by a dedicated team, including former record holder Joe Kittinger, who played a key role in mission control.
The successful jump was a personal triumph for Baumgartner and an important scientific contribution, advancing our understanding of human resilience and capabilities in extreme conditions.
Through his remarkable achievements, Felix Baumgartner continues to inspire individuals fascinated by the limits of adventure and human potential, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in adventure sports.
Social Media
- Instagram name:@therealfelixbaumgartner
- Facebook manager: Felix Baumgartner
- Twitter name: @RealFelixBaum
Personal life
Felix Baumgartner has been in a relationship with Romanian TV presenter Mihaela Rădulescu since 2014 and their partnership has attracted significant public attention due to their prominent status in the fields respectively.
Before his relationship with Rădulescu, Baumgartner was engaged to Nicole Öttl, a model and former beauty queen, but their engagement ended in 2013.
Like his extreme sports career, Felix Baumgartner’s personal life is often the subject of media coverage as both aspects of his life attract a worldwide audience.
Net worth
Felix Baumgartner’s estimated net worth is $5 million. He is most famous for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere in 2012 as part of the Red Bull Stratos project.
This extraordinary achievement raised his profile and enhanced his financial standing in the extreme sports community.
