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I would've never dreamt that my skydive would trigger such gushing enthusiasm. I still don't really understand exactly what I've accomplished, although I always suspected it would be a truly spectacular moment.
Felix Baumgartner
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Felix Baumgartner
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: April 20
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