Feliks Baumgartner

Feliks Baumgartner

athlete Austria

Feliks Baumgartner was an Austrian skydiver and daredevil, best known for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere in 2012, where he became the first person to break the sound barrier without the aid of a vehicle. His jump from an altitude of 39,045 meters not only showcased his extraordinary talents but also captivated millions worldwide through a live broadcast that set viewership records. Baumgartner's adventurous spirit extended beyond skydiving; he was an icon in the extreme sports community, known for his daring feats and his motto, 'I was born to fly.' Tragically, Baumgartner passed away at the age of 56 while paragliding in Italy, underscoring the risks associated with extreme sports that he passionately embraced throughout his life.

Born on Apr 20, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
17,135
Power
110$
Sentiment
5.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Serbia 3 5.00 0.17% +10% 8,737,371 16,383 $55,000 103$
Montenegro 2 5.50 0.12% +0% 628,066 752 $5,500 7$
Totals 5 9,365,437 17,135 $60,500 110$
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Recent Mentions

Montenegro Montenegro: Feliks Baumgartner died while paragliding and was compared to Gagarin for his daring feats. 6

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: 3B

Serbia Serbia: Feliks Baumgartner is best known for his involvement in extreme sports and tragically died in a paragliding accident. 5

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996: Ove dve žene voleo je Feliks Baumgartner, sa misicom dobio ćerku, 11 godina proveo uz Rumunku

Montenegro Montenegro: Feliks Baumgartner was an extreme sports icon who passed away during a paragliding jump. 5

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: Posljednji let najbržeg čovjeka završio u bazenu