FELIX BAUMGARTNER, THE MAN WHO JUMPED FROM THE STRATOSPHERE, DIES: CAUSE OF DEATH AND NET WORTH

Felix Baumgartner, famous for having jumped from the stratosphere, died this Thursday after suffering an accident.

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Felix Baumgartner, the famous Austrian who gained worldwide fame in 2012 after jumping from the stratosphere, died this Thursday, July 17. The athlete’s death was confirmed by his family. Here is everything we know about his passing.

How did Felix Baumgartner die?

According to reports, Baumgartner suffered a paragliding accident in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy, where he was vacationing. Around 4:00 p.m. local time, the athlete was flying along the Adriatic coast when he suddenly began to feel unwell, causing him to lose control of the glider and plummet in a free fall.

The impact occurred in a hotel pool, where he struck a woman who was injured in the incident. She was assisted by paramedics and taken to a hospital, where her condition is reported to be stable. As for Baumgartner, reports indicate that he was already deceased at the time of the impact.

How old was Felix Baumgartner?

At the time of his death, the athlete was 56 years old.

Felix Baumgartner’s jump from the stratosphere

Thirteen years ago, Felix Baumgartner performed one of the most impressive feats ever witnessed: he jumped in free fall from the stratosphere, over 39,000 meters high, above the desert of Roswell, New Mexico, USA. This achievement, which pushed the boundaries of science and human endurance, was made possible thanks to a specially designed pressurized suit and a capsule that ascended with the help of a helium balloon to the upper layers of the atmosphere.

After opening the hatch, the Austrian jumped into the void and, within seconds, broke the sound barrier, reaching a speed of 1,342 kilometers per hour. With this mission, he not only became the first person to break the sound barrier without mechanical assistance, but also set several world records, including the highest jump in history.

The feat, sponsored by Red Bull and named “Stratos,” was broadcast live worldwide and captivated millions of viewers. It represented not only a personal triumph for Baumgartner, but also a significant milestone in aerospace research and our understanding of the human body in extreme conditions.

What was Felix Baumgartner’s net worth?

Felix Baumgartner’s net worth was estimated at $5 million.

'TOGETHER WE CAN DISCOVER WHAT IS POSSIBLE': JURGEN KLOPP TAKES NEW JOB

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will take up the role at Red Bull in January

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he “could not be more excited” after he was appointed Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull’s multi-club network.

Klopp, who left Liverpool in the summer after nine glorious years at the club, will start in January at the group, where he will oversee teams including RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” he said.

“The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not. 

“By joining Red Bull at a global level, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent that we have at our disposal. 

“There are many ways that we can do this front using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learning from other sports and other industries. Together we can discover what is possible. 

“I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward looking.”

Red Bull, bankrolled by its energy drink business, has pioneered the multi-club model that has since been further developed by City Football Group and others.

Besides their German and Austrian teams, they also own New York Red Bulls and two clubs in Brazil, and this year took a minority stake in Leeds United.

Red Bull clubs are known for their canny identification of young talent, player development and a high-energy playing style that shares similarities with Klopp’s favoured tactics.

While Klopp, 57, appears to have left management behind, he is reported to have a clause in his contract allowing to leave if offered the German national team job.

“We are very proud of this outstanding and certainly the strongest signing in Red Bull’s soccer history,” said Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO Corporate Projects and Investments at Red Bull.

“Jurgen Klopp is one of the greatest and most influential figures in world soccer, with extraordinary skills and charisma. 

“In his role as Head of Soccer, he will be a game changer for our involvement in international soccer and its continued development. 

“We are hoping for valuable and decisive impulses in key areas to make the clubs even better, both collectively and individually.”

- Frank Dalleres