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Alex Honnold, Netflix, and the rise of death as entertainment

Our fascination with watching people risk life and limb in the name of engagement will surely have deadly consequences

Evening Standard

Human error caused crash that killed record-breaking skydiver Felix Baumgartner

The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Inquiry reveals cause of Felix Baumgartner’s fatal paragliding crash

Prosecutor Raffaele Iannella said the investigation found no technical issues with Baumgartner’s motorized paraglider

The Independent UK

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Watch: Last video of Felix Baumgartner as he sets off on fatal paraglider flight

Felix Baumgartner’s partner shared video of the extreme athlete setting off on his fatal paragliding flight.

The Independent UK

David Smith: Scheffler & Schauffele remind us that solo pursuit can leave us empty

David Smith: Scheffler & Schauffele remind us that solo pursuit can leave us empty.

The National (Scotland)

Eerie Final Post Of Daredevil Skydiver Goes Viral After He Passed Away Mid-Air And Crashed Into Pool Full Of People

"At least he went out doing what he loved."

Bored Panda

Felix Baumgartner death: Witnesses heard loud boom before crash

Felix Baumgartner’s fatal paragliding crash was preceded by large boom as it spun to the ground, according to witnesses.

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Witnesses describe Felix Baumgartner’s final moments as paraglider spun out of control

Beachgoers say they heard a loud boom as the paraglider spun out of control

The Independent UK

Stratospheric skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in tragic paragliding accident

Baumgartner is most well-known for breaking the sound barrier with his body during a freefall from the stratosphere in 2012.

Space

Perseids Meteor Shower Illuminates the Night — What's Behind the Dazzling Display And Where To Catch It

Catch the 2025 Perseids meteor shower lighting up the UK skies. Discover the science behind the spectacle, peak dates, and top viewing tips for stargazers this summer.

International Business Times UK

Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground

Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control, killing its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner

The Independent UK

Felix Baumgartner's Final Video Posted Before His Death; Tributes in His Honour Pour In

Before his death, Baumgartner posted a video of him working on a glider, the same glider that he was maneuvering during the accident, captioning the post 'Man at work'.

International Business Times UK

Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from edge of space, dies in paragliding crash

Austrian extreme skydiver, 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying over central Italy

The Guardian - UK

How a jump from the stratosphere gave Baumgartner his shot in motorsport

Extreme sports icon Felix Baumgartner has died following a paragliding accident on Thursday in the coastal town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

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How a jump from the stratosphere gave Felix Baumgartner his shot in motorsport

Extreme sports icon Felix Baumgartner has died following a paragliding accident on Thursday in the coastal town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

The Independent UK

Felix Baumgartner reflects on iconic space jump in resurfaced clip after his death

Felix Baumgartner reflects on his iconic space jump in a resurfaced clip following his death.

Euronews

Feeling supersonic: Remembering Felix Baumgartner, the man who fell from space

The world of extreme sports is mourning the death of Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian athlete who became the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012. He died in a paragliding crash along Italy's eastern coast, at the age of 56.

International Business Times UK

Felix Baumgartner Paragliding Accident: What Went Wrong And Caused His Death?

Felix Baumgartner, famed for his supersonic space jump, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. A possible mid-air medical emergency is being investigated.

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International Business Times UK

Felix Baumgartner Video Resurfaces After Death: Why the Stratos Jump Still Shocks Viewers

Felix Baumgartner's Stratos jump video resurfaces after his death, drawing renewed global attention to his record-breaking space freefall.

The Independent UK

Felix Baumgartner’s final social media video posted hours before death in paragliding accident

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner posed a video of himself meeting a young fan, just hours before he died in a paragliding accident.

Evening Standard

Felix Baumgartner dead at 56: Daredevil skydiver famous for space jump dies in paragliding tragedy

Tributes paid to extreme sports star who was first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound

Al Jazeera

Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy

The legendary daredevil, known for record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool.

The Independent UK

Record-breaking skydiver dies in paragliding accident

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The Independent UK

The first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound dies in crash in Italy, city's mayor says

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy

The Independent UK

Space skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash aged 56

Austrian extreme sportsman lost control of his paraglider before crash in central Italy

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