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Attempt at record skydive announced

LONDON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- An Austrian daredevil says he will attempt the highest skydive in history that will see him exceed the speed of sound during his descent.

VIDEO: Skydiver: My mum's still scared

An Austrian adventurer planning the highest skydive in history has announced he will make the attempt later this year.

Skydiver could pass speed of sound

VIENNA, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- An Austrian skydiver says he'll attempt to set the record for highest skydive in history this year, aiming to fall faster than the speed of sound.

Daredevil preps to skydive from edge of space

The sky is not the limit for daredevil Felix Baumgartner, who is training to skydive from the stratosphere this summer. He also thinks he has the makings of a new extreme sport. Would you ever 'space' dive?

Red Bull-fueled daredevil plans record skydive from edge of space

Austrian extreme skydiver Felix Baumgartner plans to ascend in a helium balloon to about 23 miles up, and then jump. He will break the sound barrier during freefall.