Felix Baumgartner, Who Jumped From Edge Of Space, Dies Paragliding

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 07:22 IST

According to the Italian firefighters cited by AP, a paraglider crashed into the side of a swimming pool in the city of Porto Sant Elpidio.

Skydiver and extreme athelete Felix Baumgartner (Credits: Instagram)

Skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner was killed in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy, according to an official where the crash occurred.

The 56-year-old was the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere more than a decade ago. His death was also confirmed by the mayor of the city, Massimiliano Ciarpella, in a social media post.

“Our community is deeply affected by the tragic disappearance of Felix Baumgartner, a figure of global prominence, a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flight," the mayor said.

Italian firefighters who responded to the scene said that a paraglider had crashed into the side of a swimming pool in the city of Porto Sant’Elpidio.

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