Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records

Loading the video No Comment Video. Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12 November 2026 - 12:50 GMT+1 Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult. Spanish wingsuit pilot Dani Román, 35, and French BASE jumper Fred Fugen, 47, carried out the spectacular stunt on 5 November at the former Trbovlje Power Station, home to Europe's tallest chimney. Rather than jumping from the structure, the two athletes were launched upwards by a specially designed 60-metre vertical catapult installed inside its upper section. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Román's solo launch saw him accelerate from zero to 180 km/h in just 2.15 seconds, experiencing forces of up to 4.2 G. He continued rising 100.36 metres after leaving the launcher, setting a Guinness World Record for the greatest height achieved by a human catapult. The pair then attempted a simultaneous launch, reaching 145 km/h in 2.66 seconds and setting a second Guinness World Record for the greatest combined height achieved by a human catapult, at 151.72 metres. Román gained 75.97 metres and Fugen 75.75 metres after being propelled into the air. Both athletes deployed their parachutes after transitioning from their upward trajectory into freefall. The ambitious project took two and a half years to develop and was engineered by Slovenian stunt collective DD Squad, with support from Red Bull and Prada Linea Rossa. Slovenia Extreme Sports base jump Guinness World Records red bull unusual Top stories Now playing Next Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records Now playing Next Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit Now playing Next US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next 'Not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert Now playing Next Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset Now playing Next Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, McGrath vows Now playing Next Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus Now playing Next We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure Now playing Next Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement Now playing Next Portugal still on alert as storm Charles sweeps across the country Now playing Next Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march Now playing Next Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding Now playing Next Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets Now playing Next Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Now playing Next Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march No Comment Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages No Comment Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring No Comment Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin USA Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast News At least two dead while others are trapped in the rubble after a building collapse in New York City Europe News France's 11 November ceremonies: Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon between memory and pacifism The Ring Is the EU setting the right priorities? MEPs slug it out on The Ring USA Russian ambassador to the US dies after a year and a half in the job Europe News Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services over Storm Charles Europe Today We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure ADVERTISEMENT Modern Nomads How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events Grand Voyager Exploring Uzbekistan’s silk road soul, from Tashkent metro to Samarkand Europe News French journalist Christophe Gleizes marks 500 days in Algerian prison, as loved ones urge presidential pardon Qatar EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf countries Euronews Tech Talks Has Europe managed to attract researchers escaping US academia under Trump? | Euronews Tech Talks Talks Europe News Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin Culture news Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ goes on display ahead of auction Travel News Santorini seeks year-round tourism by promoting gastronomy, wine and culture ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT