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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Felix Baumgartner's widow shares footage of fatal paraglider flight as she pays tribute to ‘truly special' partner
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FELIX Baumgartner's grieving partner has shared footage of the daredevil's doomed final paragliding flight. The Austrian athlete, 56, most famous for jumping to Earth from the edge of space, tragically lost his life in an accident while on holiday in Italy last week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Felix's bereaved partner posted a clip of his beginning his final flight Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 He can be seen disappearing off into the sky for the last time Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 Felix is thought to have suffered a cardiac arrest during the flight Credit: X/@mihaschw 6 Felix Baumgartner reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest before crashing into a swimming pool Credit: Shutterstock Editorial His partner, Michela Radulescu, revealed how she held his hand in his dying moments - after he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest midair and crashed into a swimming pool. A clip shared by Michela on social media shows the moment the adrenaline junkie took off from a field to begin the flight. Wearing shorts and a crash helmet, Felix fires up his propeller pack and runs across the grass - as he had done so many times. The wing fills with air and lifts him up from the ground, and he tucks up his legs. Felix soars high into the cloudless blue sky, getting smaller and smaller. Michela, 55, a Romanian TV presenter, said she watched him disappear "not knowing that this would be his last flight of his extraordinary life". In a heartbreaking video posted to X, Michela says: "For over 12 years I was there for every take off and landing, from skydiving, paragliding, helicopter flights, paramotor to aerobatic shows. "And when I couldn't be there for some heli flights, we had the WLC code - 'the Wifey Landing Call'. Never missed one. Except …this one." She said that her "truly special" was "going home now, up there, where he was the happiest ever". In a tribute Felix, Michela wrote in : "He died doing what he loved the most - flying - in a happy place we came for the third time, with me holding his hands and shouting at him to FIGHT. The first fight he lost… Skydiver famous for space jump dies in paragliding tragedy after crashing into pool "Keep telling his story, specially to your kids - in a world full of Dreamers, teach them about the Dreamer who made all his dreams come true, working damn hard for every single one of them." The Red Bull-sponsored athlete became a household name when he jumped to Earth from a space helium balloon in 2012. He set world records for skydiving an estimated 24 miles and reaching an estimated top speed of Mach 1.25 (843.6mph). The stunt also made him the first person ever to break the sound barrier without vehicular power. 6 Felix Baumgartner's tragic final post has been revealed Credit: Instagram @therealfelixbaumgartner 6 The daredevil skydiver lost his life in a paragliding accident on Thursday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial His own tragic final Instagram post also documented the preparation for the flight. Felix had been flying in a motored paraglider when he is believed to have suffered a "sudden onset of illness." This caused him to lose control, with Baumgartner's glider crashing to the ground and into a hotel swimming pool. He was reportedly killed instantly in the tragic accident. Meanwhile, a hotel employee was also injured during Baumgartner's fall. They were said to be struck by the paraglider as it hit the ground.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen jokes he's ‘glad' he never raced for Red Bull F1
Image Source: Getty Shane van Gisbergen, a Red Bull-sponsored NASCAR driver, had a funny comment about Red Bull Racing's F1 team. 'I'm glad I didn't drive for Red Bull Racing in F1 after the first few races,' he said, joking about Max Verstappen's teammates. He was having a tough start in NASCAR himself, and it's got fans talking about pressure in racing. Shane Van Gisbergen's cheeky remark on Red Bull Racing Shane van Gisbergen, a Kiwi driver, had everyone talking with a cheeky shot at Red Bull Racing's F1 team. He was laughing at the teammates of Max Verstappen Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda who did not get along with the RB21 this year. In 2025, Verstappen won two races, but his team-mates could not. Van Gisbergen had a poor showing in his first 7 NASCAR races too, not placing above 30th twice. He also thanked his team, Trackhouse Racing, because they had given him some space to gain pace. His boss, Justin Marks didn't put the pressure on him like he would in F1. "Justin has been awesome. He's supported me, given me all the time I needed, and not put any pressure on me. It was really cool," said the 36-year-old. That support helped him win in Mexico City and get into the NASCAR playoffs. Also Read: "Wear your lucky underwear": Alex Bowman Jr's weird ritual shocks NASCAR fans after crash NASCAR's success after a rocky start Van Gisbergen's NASCAR journey started rough but ended with a big win so his Red Bull joke is even funnier. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urologists Urge Men To Try This Breakthrough for ED Bring Back Fast Read More Undo He found ovals tough as they were new to him compared to the road courses he was used to in Supercars. His win at the Viva Mexico 250 in Mexico City changed everything and got him into the NASCAR playoffs. He's grateful to his team boss Justin Marks for being patient and not rushing him unlike Red Bull Racing's quick driver switches in F1. Van Gisbergen's Mexico City win, where he led 60 laps, proved he's good on road courses and a key player for Track Horse Racing. His story shows that with time and support, you can overcome early struggles. Fans are now looking forward to seeing what he does in the playoffs and hoping for more wins from this guy. Van Gisbergen's Red Bull joke has fans buzzing and linking NASCAR and F1 together. His thanks to Trackhouse Racing shows how important support is in racing. As he heads into the NASCAR playoffs, fans can't wait to see his road course skills. His joke about Verstappen's teammates also highlights the tough world of F1 at Red Bull. With Verstappen leading in F1 and van Gisbergen rising in NASCAR, both are shining for Red Bull. Van Gisbergen's story of hard work, humor, and success has inspired fans and proves a slow start can lead to big things. Motorsport fans are looking forward to more racing and fun comments as the 2025 season goes on. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
New Paper
01-06-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Team Singapore steal the show at World Indoor Skydiving C'ships despite break-in
The Singapore skydiving team showed incredible resolve as they rose above a burglary at their accommodation to collect a sterling haul of four medals (one gold, two silvers and one bronze) at the World Indoor Skydiving Championships in Charleroi, Belgium. On April 25, the athletes were shocked to find their place ransacked, forcing them to relocate to a hotel midway through the April 24-27 competition. But rather than let the harrowing experience affect them, the skydivers regrouped with Kyra Poh teaming up with her younger sister Vera, Choo Yi Xuan and Kai Minejima-Lee to claim the dynamic four-way open title. Kai, 16, added a silver in the solo freestyle open event, while Poh and Choo showed their chemistry is still intact with a dynamic two-way open bronze in their first competition since 2018. Vera, also 16, snatched a silver in the solo speed junior category, while the remaining member of the Singapore contingent, Jordan Lee, was placed 11th in the solo freestyle open event on his world championships debut. A spokesperson for iFly Singapore, an indoor skydiving facility in Sentosa where the skydivers train, confirmed the burglary took place but declined to reveal further details when contacted by The Straits Times. Poh, making her return to competition after a year-long hiatus due to an ankle injury, was delighted to add to the solo freestyle open gold she won at the 2023 world meet. "Coming back from such a long injury break and immediately winning medals at the world championships is incredibly rewarding," said the 22-year-old, Singapore's only Red Bull-sponsored athlete. Hailing the support of the team during her recovery from the injury, Poh added: "It feels amazing to be competing again at the highest level." The gold was especially satisfying as Singapore avenged their loss to Switzerland at the world meet two years ago with a decisive victory. "To come back this year and win... against the same Switzerland team, made all the daily training worthwhile," said Choo, who was in the 2023 team who won a bronze. The 23-year-old also marked her reunion with Poh for the "Team Firefly" partnership by edging out France by just 0.2 seconds in a dramatic tiebreak for the dynamic two-way open bronze. Choo Yi Xuan and Kyra Poh, also known as "Team Firefly", competed for the first time together since 2018. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV "Reuniting with Yi Xuan after my injury and immediately getting back on the podium feels amazing," said Poh. For Kai, the solo freestyle open champion at the World Cup in 2024, it was another close call as he finished a mere 0.1 point behind Poland's Maja Kuczynska. "I gave everything in my routine and am proud to add a world championships silver to my World Cup gold," said the teenager. "The margin of 0.1 point shows just how competitive this field is." Kai Minejima-Lee (left) won the silver medal in the solo freestyle open event. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV Vera also showed her potential after losing by a mere 0.985sec to Sofya Pauzin of France in the solo speed junior category. "Speed events are all about focus and consistency," said the 16-year-old. "We are flying at speeds of 280kmh which means there is hardly a split second to think when I'm in the tunnel. "I've been working on perfecting every move and the transitions between patterns and I'm proud to contribute this first silver medal for a solo speed event."
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Team Singapore's indoor skydivers steal the show at world meet despite break-in
Team Singapore's indoor skydivers, (from left) Choo Yi Xuan, Vera Poh, Kai Minejima-Lee, Kyra Poh, scooped up four medals at the 5th FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV SINGAPORE – The Singapore skydiving team showed incredible resolve as they rose above a burglary at their accommodation to collect a sterling haul of one gold, two silver and one bronze medals at the World Indoor Skydiving Championships in Charleroi, Belgium. On April 25, the athletes were shocked to find their place ransacked, forcing them to relocate to a hotel midway through the April 24-27 competition. But rather than letting the harrowing experience affect them, the skydivers regrouped with Kyra Poh teaming up with her younger sister Vera, Choo Yi Xuan and Kai Minejima-Lee to claim the dynamic four-way open title. Kai, 16, added a silver in the solo freestyle open event while Poh and Choo showed their chemistry is still intact with a dynamic two-way open bronze in their first competition since 2018. Vera, also 16, snatched a silver in the solo speed junior category while the remaining member of the Singapore contingent, Jordan Lee, was placed 11th in the solo freestyle open event on his world championships debut. A spokesperson for iFly Singapore, an indoor skydiving facility in Sentosa where the skydivers train, confirmed the burglary took place but declined to reveal further details when contacted by The Straits Times. Poh, making her return to competition after a year-long hiatus due to an ankle injury, was delighted to add to the solo freestyle open gold she won at the 2023 world meet. 'Coming back from such a long injury break and immediately winning medals at the world championships is incredibly rewarding,' said the 22-year-old, Singapore's only Red Bull-sponsored athlete. Hailing the support of the team during her recovery from the injury, Poh added: 'It feels amazing to be competing again at the highest level.' The gold was especially satisfying as Singapore avenged their loss to Switzerland at the world meet two years ago with a decisive victory. 'To come back this year and win... against the same Switzerland team, made all the daily training worthwhile,' said Choo, who was in the 2023 team who won a bronze. The 23-year-old also marked her reunion with Poh for the 'Team Firefly' partnership by edging out France by just 0.02 seconds in a dramatic tiebreak for the dynamic two-way open bronze. Choo Yi Xuan and Kyra Poh, also known as 'Team Firefly', competed for the first time together since 2018. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV 'Reuniting with Yi Xuan after my injury and immediately getting back on the podium feels amazing,' said Poh. For Kai, the solo freestyle open champion at the World Cup in 2024, it was another close call as he finished a mere 0.1 point behind Poland's Maja Kuczynska. 'I gave everything in my routine and am proud to add a world championships silver to my World Cup gold,' said the teenager. 'The margin of 0.1 point shows just how competitive this field is.' Kai Minejima-Lee (left) won the silver medal in the Solo Freestyle Open event. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV Vera also showed her potential after losing by a mere 0.985sec to Sofya Pauzin of France in the solo speed junior category. 'Speed events are all about focus and consistency. We are flying at speeds of 280kmh which means there is hardly a split second to think when I'm in the tunnel. 'I've been working on perfecting every move and the transitions between patterns and I'm proud to contribute this first silver medal for a solo speed event,' said the 16-year-old. Vera Poh claimed the silver medal in the Solo Speed Junior event. PHOTO: MARAT DAMINOV Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Olympic breaking champion Phil Wizard hasn't stopped moving since Paris triumph
Philip Kim hasn't really stopped moving since winning a gold medal in breaking at the Paris Olympics last summer. Recent stops have included Los Angeles, Denver, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Turkey as well as events across Canada. On Saturday, he will be in Montreal for the Red Bull BC One National Final with the winner moving a step closer to representing Canada at the Red Bull BC One World Final in Tokyo. 'To be completely honest, it's been non-stop since the Olympics,' Kim, known as B-Boy Phil Wizard when competing, said in an interview. 'Obviously some time at home (in Vancouver) here and there but never more than a week.' The 28-year-old estimates he has spent just seven or eight days at home this year. 'A lot of blessings. I can't really complain, but it has been a lot too,' he said of his schedule. Kim is not competing in Montreal — he will likely compete in Tokyo via a wild card — but as a Red Bull-sponsored athlete is there to support the event and the competitors. Winning gold has only added to Kim's responsibilities to sponsors such as Red Bull, Lululemon, Toyota, Visa, RBC and Sobeys, from speaking engagements to performances. In Berlin, for example, he taught three workshops and judged an event. 'It's been kind of similar to what my life was like prior to (the Olympics) but a lot more,' he said. 'But there are definitely some significant changes as well. The recognition has been really interesting, especially within Canada. 'As a breaker, I'm used to being recognized within in my community but never outside of it. But there's a lot more of that just walking on the street, especially in Canada and especially right after the Olympics. Definitely less now but it still happens.' The recognition is still a 'bit weird,' he confesses. But he says people are always gracious and it's gratifying to be recognized for all the hard work. A former world champion, Kim made history in Paris when he won the first-ever Olympic breaking competition in dominant fashion over France's Danis (Dany Dann) Civil, winning all three rounds and taking 23 of a possible 27 judges' votes. 'The biggest thing for me was that I had a lot of my close family and friends around me during that time, that came to support me,' Kim said. 'And I don't think I could have done it without them.' His mother had only seen him compete live once before while his father and brothers had never seen him in action before Paris. The sport of breaking sees competitors go head to head in short bursts of breakdancing to a DJ's soundtrack as judges look on. Competitors start by dancing, before going to ground to execute a dizzying array of gravity-defying moves. The Olympics had 16 men and 16 women competing in one-on-one battles. Kim may be the only Olympic breaking champion, with the 2028 Games in Los Angeles electing not to showcase the sport. 'It's probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I definitely made the best of it,' he said. Kim says while Paris offered his sport a boost in exposure, it was both positive and negative. Australian breaker Rachael (Raygun) Gunn made headlines with her unconventional performance in Paris. While the Oceania champion, her performance was mocked online and on television. 'I think no one should be treated that way,' said Kim. 'The amount of bullying and hate that she got is not something any person should have to go through. But at the same time, I don't think her performance was good at all.' Kim says it showed that the qualification system needs improvement. 'Because you definitely want the top talent on that stage. I think for the most part it was, but you had a couple of people that maybe shouldn't have been there.' As a result, controversy overtook competition. Since the Olympics, Kim has 'definitely eased off the gas a little bit' when it comes to competing. Fame and competition wins were never his goal, he said. Instead he just wanted to be able to live off breaking and develop his craft. 'I get to do more than now, to help my parents and different things now,' he added. His drive comes from 'the love of the art form and the craft of it' rather than competition, he said. Kim has focused recently on team events, which allow him to dance with friends and other Red Bull athletes. But he has his eye on competing solo at the Red Bull BC One World Final in November in Tokyo. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. That event is dear to him, given as a kid he used to wake up early to watch the live stream of the competition from wherever it was around the world. 'That was my Olympics. That was my Super Bowl,' he said. The Montreal winner advances to a final qualifier in Tokyo on the eve of the event, with the top four making the final field alongside 12 wild-card entries. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 25, 2025,
