Valery Rozov's Mount Everest BASE Jump (2013)

Valery Rozov took sports stunts to new heights in 2013. He jumped from Mount Everest at a mind-blowing 23,690 feet. This was the highest BASE jump ever done at that time. Rozov flew through the air for nearly a minute before landing safely.

His daring feat pushed the limits of what humans can do.

But Rozov didn’t stop there. In 2016, he set another record. He jumped from Cho Oyu in China at 25,262 feet. This brave man kept pushing himself to go higher and higher. Next up, we’ll look at another wild stunt that happened in Las Vegas.

Robbie Maddison’s Vegas Jump (2009)

From Mount Everest, we zoom to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Robbie Maddison, a daring motorcycle stunt rider, took on the Vegas Strip in 2009. This Aussie daredevil pushed the limits of extreme sports with a jaw-dropping jump.

Maddison soared 96 feet over the famous Vegas Strip. His target? The top of a replica Arc de Triomphe. Talk about a high-stakes gamble! Despite a hand injury, Maddison stuck the landing.

This Vegas leap proved that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there – it goes down in stunt history!

I’m not crazy, I just like living on the edge. – Robbie Maddison

Felix Baumgartner's Red Bull Stratos Jump (2012)

Felix Baumgartner did something crazy in 2012. He jumped from space! Well, not quite space, but really high up. He went 24.3 miles above Earth. That’s higher than anyone had ever jumped before.

Felix fell for 4 minutes and 19 seconds. He went super fast, hitting 843.6 mph. That’s faster than sound! He set eight world records that day. The highest point he jumped from was 127,852.4 feet up.

Can you imagine looking down from that high? It must have been scary and cool at the same time!

Alexander Polli Wingsuits Through a Gap (2012)

Alexander Polli did something crazy in 2012. He flew through a tiny gap at 155 mph! He wore a wingsuit, which is like a flying squirrel suit for humans. Polli zoomed between rocks in the air.

It was super risky and took lots of skill. Sadly, Polli died in 2016 during another jump in France.

This stunt was wild and dangerous. Wingsuit flying is an extreme sport where people jump from high places. They use special suits to glide through the air. Polli pushed the limits of what’s possible in this sport.

His flight through the gap showed how brave and skilled he was. It also reminded us how risky these stunts can be.

Mad Mike Hughes' Steam-Powered Rocket Jump (2014)

Mad Mike Hughes took crazy to a new level in 2014. He built his own steam-powered rocket and shot himself into the sky. Can you believe it? He soared 1,374 feet high! But his first try didn’t go so well.

The rocket crashed, and Mike got hurt. Still, he didn’t give up. He had big plans to jump even farther, like across Snake River Canyon.

Mike’s stunt was wild and risky. He used steam to power his homemade rocket. That’s not something you see every day! He wanted to prove the Earth was flat, which is silly. But his bravery was real.

Sadly, Mike died in 2020 trying another rocket jump. His story shows how far some people will go for their beliefs. Next up, we’ll look at a daring midair stunt that will make your jaw drop.

Paul Steiner’s Midair Plane Change (2010)

Paul Steiner pulled off a wild stunt in 2010. He jumped from one plane to another while they were flying! Red Bull backed this crazy idea. Steiner had to be super careful and work with the pilots to make it happen.

It’s not every day you see someone hop between planes in the sky!

This aerial feat was super risky. Steiner had to time his jump just right. He also needed to trust the other pilot to catch him. It’s like a high-stakes game of tag, but way up in the air! Next up, we’ll look at another daring feat that took place deep under the sea.

Herbert Nitsch's Freedive (2012)

Herbert Nitsch, a freediving champ, tried something wild in 2012. He wanted to dive deeper than anyone ever had before. His goal? To go down 830 feet underwater without any air tanks.

That’s way deeper than the old record of 702 feet!

Nitsch dove deep into the ocean, holding his breath the whole time. But things got scary. He blacked out during the dive. Luckily, he woke up and was okay after. Even though he didn’t break the record, his attempt was super brave.

Next up, we’ll look at another crazy stunt that pushed the limits of what humans can do.

Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon Jump (1974)

From deep dives to daring jumps, let’s switch gears to a wild stunt on land. In 1974, Evel Knievel tried something crazy. He wanted to fly over Snake River Canyon in a rocket. Yes, you heard that right – a rocket!

Knievel’s plan was bold. He built a steam-powered rocket to soar across the canyon. About 15,000 people came to watch. But things didn’t go as planned. His chute opened too soon. He didn’t make it across.

Knievel crashed near the canyon’s edge. He got hurt, but not too badly. This jump showed how far he’d go to thrill crowds. It’s still one of the craziest stunts ever tried.

Gary Connery Skydives Without a Parachute (2012)

Gary Connery did something crazy in 2012. He jumped out of a plane without a parachute! He flew down from 2,400 feet using only a wingsuit. That’s like flying with just a special suit.

But how did he land safely? He aimed for a huge pile of cardboard boxes. There were 18,600 boxes stacked up to catch him. It worked! Gary was the first person ever to land a wingsuit jump without using a parachute.

Talk about a wild ride!

This stunt was super risky. Most skydivers use parachutes to slow down before they hit the ground. But Gary trusted his wingsuit and his aim to get him to the boxes safely. He had to be spot-on or he could have gotten really hurt.

It’s not a trick anyone should try at home. Gary’s jump shows how far extreme sports can go. It pushed the limits of what people thought was possible in skydiving.

Philippe Petit's Twin Towers Tightrope Walk (1974)

Philippe Petit pulled off the craziest stunt ever in 1974. He walked on a thin wire between the Twin Towers in New York City. These towers were super tall, reaching 1,368 feet high! Petit didn’t just cross once.

He made eight trips back and forth on the wire. Can you imagine being up that high?

Getting ready for this wild act was tricky. Petit had to be sneaky. He used a bow and arrow to set up the cable between the towers. That’s some spy-level stuff right there! People watching from below must have thought they were dreaming.

Seeing a man dance on a wire so high up isn’t something you see every day. Petit’s brave act left everyone in awe.