extreme sports
104 Skydivers Break World Record with Spectacular Mid-Air Star Formation Over Florida
Nov 29, 2025 02:32 pm CST
A team of 104 skydivers from 20 nations shattered the world record by creating a massive star-shaped canopy formation over Lake Wales, Florida. The breathtaking feat, organized by Performance Designs, involved athletes ranging from young adults to a 76-year-old veteran perfectly synchronizing their parachutes in what has become the largest CRW formation ever completed. The achievement was three years in the making and broke the previous record set in 2007.
Polish Mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel Makes History as First to Ski Down Mount Everest Without Oxygen
Sep 26, 2025 01:11 am CST
In an unprecedented mountaineering achievement, Poland's Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person to ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. The 37-year-old mountaineer, who previously made history by skiing down K2 in 2018, completed a grueling 16-hour climb in the death zone before making his historic descent, continuing Poland's rich tradition of pioneering Himalayan mountaineering accomplishments.