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I started skydiving because I loved the idea of freedom.

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Felix Baumgartner
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: April 20
Boxer
Daredevil
Military Personnel
Racing Automobile Driver
Skydiver
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Supersonic Skydive
Highest sky dive
Fearless Felix
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