Valery Rozov (December 26, 1964 – November 11, 2017) was a Russian BASE jumper, who became known for jumping from the world's highest summits. On May 5, 2013. he jumped off Changtse (the northern peak of the Mount Everest massif) from a height of 7,220 metres (23,690 ft). Using a specially-developed Red Bull wing suit, he glided down to the Rongbuk glacier more than 1,000 meters below, setting a new world record for highest base jump.
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26 December 1964 Gorky, USSR
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Died |
11 November 2017 (aged 52) Mount Ama Dablam, Nepal
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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