The world record fell, thanks to the perseverance Fearless Felix

Yesterday evening, 14 October, 2012, we all could watch online broadcast of establishing a new record in the history of mankind. Austrian Felix Baumgartner (Felix Baumgartner) jumped to a record high.

And not just jumped from a height of an incredible 39 kilometers, he also became the first person in the world to break the freefall speed of sound! Maximum speed was Felix 1342 8 kilometers per hour! It is noteworthy that at present all the latest jump (as Felix did a lot of them), the former champion - Joe Kittindzher (Joe Kittinger), leaped in 1960 from a height of 31, 4 kilometers. Vivat, Felix! We are delighted that we were able to watch a live event! Dlyaya those who are not able to watch live TV, video on offer jump.














































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