Valery Rozov
Russian BASE jumper
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Valery Vladimirovich Rozov (December 26, 1964 – November 11, 2017) was a Russian BASE jumper, who became known for jumping from the world's highest summits.[2] He currently holds the record for highest BASE jump in the world.
BornDecember 26, 1964
DiedNovember 11, 2017 (aged 52)
Mount Ama Dablam, Nepal
AlmamaterMoscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET)
Yearsactive1998–2017[1]
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| Born | December 26, 1964 |
| Died | November 11, 2017 (aged 52) Mount Ama Dablam, Nepal |
| Alma mater | Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET) |
| Years active | 1998–2017[1] |
| Website | https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/valery-rozov |
Notable jumps
- 22 July 2004
- Rozov completed the first wingsuit BASE jump from Amin Brakk in Pakistan.[3]
- 25 February 2008
- Rozov made the first BASE jump from Cerro Torre in a wingsuit.[4]
- 9 December 2010
- Rozov became the first person to climb and BASE jump from the 2,931 metres (9,616 ft) Ulvetanna Peak in Antarctica.[5]
- 25 May 2012
- Rozov made the first BASE jump from the summit of Shivling at an altitude of 6,420 metres (21,060 ft) wearing a wingsuit.[6]
- 5 May 2013
- 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 wingsuit, he glided down to the Rongbuk glacier more than 1,000 meters below, setting a new world record for the highest base jump.[7]
Death
Rozov died on November 11, 2017, while jumping from a height of 6,812 metres (22,349 ft) off Ama Dablam mountain in Nepal. According to members of his group, Rozov crashed into the side of the mountain.[9] He was 52 years old.
See also
- List of Mount Everest records
- Didier Delsalle (Summited Everest with helicopter in 2005)
