""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.""
""When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you only want to come back alive.""
Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier in a 24-mile skydive, died in a paraglider crash in Porto Sant Elpidio, Italy. He was 56 years old. Baumgartner's famous 2012 jump from a capsule at 24 miles made him a symbol of extreme sports. The mayor of the city expressed deep sorrow over his loss. Baumgartner achieved a speed of 843.6 mph, becoming the first human to break the sound barrier by free-fall, a record that stood until 2014, when it was surpassed.
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