Karla Ćurlić
Homework
Written by Karla Ćurlić (Teen 1)
Karla: Hello, Mr Baumgartner. How do you feel after accomplishing this exciting but unusual quest?
Felix: I feel relieved. I was so scared for my health and about disappointing so many people.
Ka: How do you keep fit?
F: I have a little cottage in a little town in Salzburg where I spend most of my time. It is a skiing resort, so, in winter I spend my days on the highest peaks doing all kinds of winter sports. I like cross country skiing and biathlon. In summer I also spend a lot of time there because there is a lake in which I go swimming. I also visit gyms and use other sport facilities.
K: Our readers want to know how the earth looks like from that height?
F: It looks like a ball. It's very colourful.
K: What is the next chapter in your career?
F: I'll write a book about all the experiences I have had. It is going to be full of pictures. I'm going to publish it by the end of the next year.
K: When did you do your first skydive?
F: At the age of 16.
K: Where did you set the record for the lowest BASE jump?
F: In Rio de Janeiro. I jumped from Christ the Redeemer Statue.
K: What record did you set twice?
F: For the highest BASE jump from a building.
K: Where did you jump from?
F: I jumped from Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and Taipei 101 Tower.
K: You were also named to a street of champions.
F: Yes, to Vienna's Street of Champions.
K: And you were nominated for the World of Sports Award. Congratulations!
F: Yes. Thank you!
K: Thank you for the interview!